Israeli military says 2 soldiers were killed in the West Bank attack that also left 2 gunmen dead
Summary
Two Israeli soldiers were killed in an attack by Palestinian gunmen near Hebron in the West Bank, and both attackers were also killed. The incident led to increased security actions, including arrests and plans for a large anti-terror operation before Israel's upcoming parliamentary election.Key Facts
- Two Israeli soldiers, aged 20 and 23, were killed during a gunfire exchange near Yehuda Junction outside Hebron.
- The attackers were two Palestinians armed with an M16 rifle and a handgun.
- The Israeli military said it prevented a planned attack targeting Israeli civilians.
- Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered security forces to lock down Hebron and prepare for a full closure of the West Bank.
- Netanyahu promised a wide anti-terror operation in the Hebron neighborhood where the attackers lived.
- Israeli security forces arrested dozens of people linked to militant groups Hamas and Islamic Jihad after the attack.
- Weapons and a large amount of ammunition were seized during post-attack security operations.
- The attack increases tensions ahead of Israel’s parliamentary election scheduled for next week.
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