Israel Orders Full West Bank Closure Following Deadly Shooting Attack
Israel mandates a comprehensive closure of the West Bank and prepares for extensive military operations after a fatal shooting near Hebron on Friday.
POLICY WIRE — Hebron, West Bank — Israeli authorities have directed the military to initiate a complete lockdown of the West Bank. This directive follows a lethal shooting incident that occurred within the occupied territory on Friday morning.
Earlier in the day, Israeli forces fatally shot two individuals identified by the military as the perpetrators of an attack near the city of Hebron. The incident has prompted a significant escalation in security measures across the region.
According to the official Palestinian news agency Wafa, Israeli officials have resolved to implement a comprehensive closure of the occupied West Bank, which includes shutting down all border crossings into the territory.
The Israeli military has signaled that it is bracing for an extensive operation throughout the area. Reports indicate that troops have surrounded the town of Nablus, with security forces also observed entering a local hospital.
Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)
