Why is Israel launching a new military operation in the occupied West Bank?
Summary
Israel’s military launched a major operation in the occupied West Bank following an attack that killed two Israeli soldiers. The operation involves raids, mass arrests, home demolitions, and forced displacement in several towns, especially around Hebron.Key Facts
- Two Israeli soldiers were killed in an attack near Hebron. The two suspected Palestinian gunmen were killed by Israeli forces.
- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered a full lockdown of the West Bank and house-to-house searches in Hebron.
- The military operation includes demolishing homes and forcing Palestinian families out of their neighborhoods.
- Israeli forces raided at least 15 towns, including Nablus, Jenin, Tubas, and Qalqilya, arresting dozens of Palestinians.
- The operation was described by Israeli rights group B’Tselem as possibly amounting to collective punishment and war crimes.
- The timing of the operation relates to the upcoming Israeli election on Tuesday and previous plans for a West Bank lockdown.
- The operation is also linked to wider tensions involving possible US and Israeli military plans against Iran after the US midterm elections.
- President Donald Trump indicated the US is considering a new military campaign against Iran.
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