More than 2,000 forced from homes in Hebron amid Israel’s West Bank raids
Summary
Israeli forces have imposed a lockdown on Hebron and displaced over 2,000 Palestinians during raids in the West Bank after two Israeli soldiers were killed. The Palestinian Authority called for international help, criticizing the home demolitions and forced removals as collective punishment.Key Facts
- Over 2,200 Palestinians were forced from their homes in Hebron due to Israeli military operations.
- The raids and lockdown followed an attack where two Israeli soldiers and two Palestinians were killed.
- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered a full lockdown of the West Bank after the incident.
- The Israeli military conducted raids in at least 15 locations across the West Bank, including Jenin, Nablus, Ramallah, and Bethlehem.
- Around 70 Palestinians have been arrested during these raids.
- The Palestinian Authority described Israel’s actions as collective punishment and asked for international intervention.
- Hebron’s population is about 200,000 in the city and 600,000 in the surrounding governorate, all currently under siege with movement restrictions.
- Israeli forces demolished homes and vehicles in Hebron as part of the operation, limiting residents' ability to leave or enter the city.
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