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After attack in Hebron: Israel prepares to seal off West Bank
The Israeli government has ordered the military to prepare for a complete closure of the West Bank. Two men who were planning an attack were previously killed
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After attack in Hebron Israel prepares to seal off West Bank As of: October 23, 2026 • 5:06 p.m
The Israeli government has ordered the military to prepare for a complete closure of the West Bank. There was previously a Palestinian attack in Hebron, two Israeli soldiers were killed.
After an attack in the West Bank with several dead and injured shortly before the parliamentary elections in Israel, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has announced a closure of the Palestinian territory. His office announced this.
After a briefing with Defense Minister Israel Katz and Chief of General Staff Ejal Zamir, among others, Netanyahu had already ordered the city of Hebron to be sealed off, it said.
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In the morning, Palestinians attacked Israeli soldiers with firearms near Hebron in the West Bank. According to Israeli reports, two soldiers were killed and three others were injured. The two attackers were killed. According to the military, the two had an M16 assault rifle and a handgun with them.
According to his office, Netanyahu said that the security forces prevented a “serious attack”. Israel's emergency services are carrying out "extensive waves of arrests". He accused the terrorist organization Hamas of planning a large-scale attack to kill civilians. Hamas praised the attack but has not yet claimed direct responsibility.
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President Isaac Herzog also condemned the attack. He hopes that the injured will make a full recovery. Herzog emphasized that Israel continues to face a persistent terrorist threat that requires decisive action at all times.
The military says it has already set up roadblocks. Palestinian towns in the region and the area around Hebron have already been sealed off.
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A closure of the West Bank before the election would not be unusual. A new parliament will be elected in Israel next Tuesday. The conflict with the Palestinians is an important issue. Right-wing politicians are trying to score points with their voters by promising tough action against Palestinian violence.
However, they hardly address the increasing attacks by radical Israeli settlers on Palestinians in the West Bank. According to polls, it could be difficult for both the camp of incumbent Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the opposition to achieve a majority.
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