Palestinian families displaced as Israeli forces demolish Hebron homes, local officials say
Israeli forces have demolished homes in Hebron, displacing thousands of Palestinians, in a military operation that has been condemned as collective punishment. The operation follows the killing of two Israeli soldiers by Palestinian gunmen. The Israeli army has taken over homes in Hebron, with nearly 2,000 Palestinians displaced, according to local officials.
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- ✓ Around 1,200 Palestinians are displaced in Hebron as Israel begins military operation
- ✓ The number of Palestinians displaced by Israel's army in Hebron has reached at least 2,670
- ✓ Over 3,000 Palestinians in Hebron displaced as Israeli forces take over homes, UN
- ✓ Israeli forces have demolished homes in Hebron, displacing thousands of Palestinians
What changed
The number of displaced Palestinians has increased, with 2,670 reported by Prime Minister Mohammad Mustafa's office, and 3,000 reported by the UN.
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Israeli forces displace thousands in Hebron
Israeli forces have demolished homes in Hebron, displacing thousands of Palestinians, in a military operation that has been condemned as collective punishment. The operation follows the killing of two Israeli soldiers by Palestinian gunmen. The Israeli army has taken over homes in Hebron, with nearly 2,000 Palestinians displaced, according to local officials.
Why it matters
The military operation in Hebron comes just days ahead of Israel's election, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowing to prove his security credentials. The operation has been widely criticized, with many describing it as collective punishment. The Israeli-Palestinian conflict has a long history of violence and displacement.
What is confirmed
- Around 1,200 Palestinians are displaced in Hebron as Israel begins military operation
- The number of Palestinians displaced by Israel's army in Hebron has reached at least 2,670
- Over 3,000 Palestinians in Hebron displaced as Israeli forces take over homes, UN
- Israeli forces have demolished homes in Hebron, displacing thousands of Palestinians
Still unconfirmed
- Israel plans to carry out mass arrests, demolish homes and forcibly displace Palestinians
What to watch next
- Further updates on the number of displaced Palestinians
- The Israeli army's next steps in the military operation
- The international community's response to the military operation
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