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Netanyahu orders army to prepare for full West Bank closure after attack

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Briefings

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered the army to prepare for a full closure of the occupied West Bank following a reported terror attack near Hebron. Two men were killed and five people were injured, with the military stating the attackers launched the assault. This action occurred on Friday, October 23, 2026, immediately after the incident.

Key points

• Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered the army to prepare for a full closure of the occupied West Bank following a reported terror attack near Hebron.
• Two men were killed and five people were injured, with the military stating the attackers launched the assault.

Context

This directive follows a reported terror attack near Hebron where Israeli soldiers shot and killed two men. Emergency services confirmed five injuries and evacuations to hospitals. The order to prepare for full closure was issued by the Prime Minister's office on Friday, October 23, 2026.

Limitations

Evidence is limited to the office's order and emergency services' report of five injuries and two deaths. Specific details about the attackers' identities, the nature of the attack, or the timeline of the order remain unverified.

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