Middle EastPublished: 23 October 2026 at 21:54

Israel locks down occupied West Bank after Hebron shooting

Israel has imposed a lockdown across the occupied West Bank after a shooting near Hebron killed two Israeli soldiers.

Israel has imposed a lockdown across the occupied West Bank following a shooting near Hebron in which two Israeli soldiers were killed, Al Jazeera reported.

The closure covers the entire West Bank territory, which Israel occupies. The source does not specify which restrictions are in force, how long they will last or how the shooting unfolded.

It also does not say whether anyone has been detained or has claimed responsibility for the attack. Further details are expected to emerge as more information becomes available.

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