Israeli forces displaced approximately 1,500 Palestinians in Hebron, West Bank, after sealing off two neighborhoods and ordering residents to leave. The operation followed a deadly attack in which two Israeli soldiers were killed by Palestinian gunmen at a military checkpoint. Local officials reported that around 200 families were forced to leave their homes in the densely populated Al-Jaladah and Ein Deir Baha areas. The Israeli military imposed sweeping closures and restricted movement in the city.
The operation continued a day after the attack, with reports of bulldozers demolishing residential buildings near the northern entrance of Hebron. The Israeli military has been conducting a large-scale operation in the area, targeting suspected militant activity. Yousef Al-Jabari, Hebron’s mayor, confirmed that approximately 1,000 more Palestinians faced displacement as part of the ongoing operation.
This comes amid heightened tensions in the region, with Israel preparing for national elections. The Israeli military has been increasing its presence in the West Bank, citing security concerns. The attack that triggered the operation occurred at a military checkpoint, where two soldiers were killed by militants. The incident has led to a significant escalation in military activity in Hebron, with residents reporting increased checkpoints and restricted access to their homes.
The situation in Hebron has been marked by periodic clashes between Israeli forces and Palestinian militants. The current operation is part of a broader pattern of military actions in the area, often in response to attacks on Israeli personnel. The displacement of thousands of residents has raised concerns about the impact on local communities and the humanitarian situation in the city.
