Netanyahu orders Hebron closure, seeks full West Bank lockdown

Netanyahu orders Hebron closure, seeks full West Bank lockdown Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ordered security forces to “immediately impose a closure on the city of Hebron” following a shooting at its northern entrance early this morning. Reports say the incident left two Palestinians dead and six Israeli soldiers wounded. Writing on X, Netanyahu also said he had directed the military and security forces to prepare for a “full lockdown” of the occupied West Bank from today.

Localisation: Jerusalem, Israel, Middle East
Source: Middle East Eye
Categorie: security
Date: Fri, 23 Oct 2026 10:11:28 +0100