Displaced Palestinian families began returning to their homes on Monday following the end of a week-long military operation in the area. Authorities launched the mission to track down gunmen responsible for killing two soldiers, forcing thousands of residents out during the sweep. An Israeli military official confirmed soldiers departed after finishing all operational tasks. However, security forces are continuing counterterrorism operations across the wider region, which authorities referred to by the biblical name Judea and Samaria.
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Troops exited the city on Monday following the official completion of all planned operati…: Troops exited the city on Monday following the official completion of all planned operational activities.
Families forced out by the operation are now re-entering the neighborhoods they evacuated.: Families forced out by the operation are now re-entering the neighborhoods they evacuated.
Counterterrorism operations will persist throughout the broader territory despite the mil…: Counterterrorism operations will persist throughout the broader territory despite the military departure from Hebron.
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Israel pulls forces out of occupied West Bank city of Hebron
2 November 2026 10:57 GMT
Israel withdrew its forces from the occupied West Bank city of Hebron on Monday after a week-long raid that displaced thousands of Palestinian residents.
AFP journalists witnessed residents returning to their houses on Monday, after having been forcibly evacuated in what the Israelis said was a search for gunmen who killed two soldiers.
"This morning, following the completion of all operational activities, the soldiers withdrew from the area of operation in Hebron. Counterterrorism activities throughout Judea and Samaria continue," an Israeli military official said, using the biblical name for the Palestinian territory.
Addressing the opening session of his nation's parliament, King Abdullah warned that regional peace remains unattainable while ongoing violations continue against the Palestinian people. The monarch highlighted the worsening conditions across multiple territories, emphasizing that current military actions threaten long-term stability. He pointed directly to territorial expansion efforts as the primary barrier preventing future peace and security for neighboring populations.
Damascus is seeking deeper security integration across the Middle East following the fall of Bashar al-Assad in December 2024. Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani emphasized at the Manama Dialogue that the region urgently needs joint deterrence systems to maintain stability. The initiative aligns Syria closer with Riyadh amid mounting regional threats from Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthi movement.
Education Minister Edouard Geffray warned that illegal school blockades risk jeopardizing the academic year for hundreds of thousands of pupils across the country. The ongoing unrest stems from youth dissatisfaction regarding learning conditions, high living costs, and university admissions policies. Despite substantial state concessions, major youth unions remain unsatisfied and are coordinating further disruption nationwide.