Israel has imposed a lockdown across the occupied West Bank following a shooting that killed two Israeli soldiers, prompting Prime Minister Netanyahu to threaten a military operation, which is unprecedented since 1967.
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Israel locks down occupied West Bank after Hebron shooting
Israel has imposed a lockdown across the occupied West Bank after a shooting near Hebron killed two Israeli soldiers. Israeli forces raided Palestinian homes and arrested residents. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu threatened a military operation on a scale unseen since 1967.
Published On 23 Oct 2026
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