‘It’s collective punishment’: nearly 2,000 Palestinians in Hebron displaced as Israeli forces take over homes
Israeli forces have taken over homes in Hebron, displacing nearly 2,000 Palestinians, amid a military operation that began after a deadly attack on Israeli soldiers. The operation has been described as collective punishment by critics. Palestinian Authority has called for international pressure on Israel to stop the displacement.
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- ✓ Around 1,200 Palestinians are displaced in Hebron as Israel begins military operation
- ✓ Israeli forces lock down Hebron, displace up to 2,200 after attack kills 2 soldiers
- ✓ UN raises 'ethnic cleansing' concerns over Israel's Hebron operation
What changed
The number of displaced Palestinians in Hebron has been reported to be nearly 2,000, with some sources citing up to 2,200 people displaced.
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Israeli forces displace nearly 2,000 Palestinians in Hebron
Israeli forces have taken over homes in Hebron, displacing nearly 2,000 Palestinians, amid a military operation that began after a deadly attack on Israeli soldiers. The operation has been described as collective punishment by critics. Palestinian Authority has called for international pressure on Israel to stop the displacement.
Why it matters
The military operation in Hebron comes ahead of Israeli elections, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowing to prove his security credentials. The operation has raised concerns about ethnic cleansing and has devastated the local economy. Hebron has been a focal point of Israeli-Palestinian tensions.
What is confirmed
- Around 1,200 Palestinians are displaced in Hebron as Israel begins military operation
- Israeli forces lock down Hebron, displace up to 2,200 after attack kills 2 soldiers
- UN raises 'ethnic cleansing' concerns over Israel's Hebron operation
Still unconfirmed
- Netanyahu defies IDF chief over continuing Hebron operation
What to watch next
- Further updates on the number of displaced Palestinians
- International response to the military operation
- Impact on Israeli elections
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