Israeli forces have displaced nearly 2,000 Palestinians in Hebron after taking over homes in the wake of a deadly attack on an Israeli military checkpoint.
Hebron, the largest city in the West Bank, has become a focal point for Israeli military operations following a gun attack that killed two soldiers days before the country's election. The attack prompted immediate visits from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his finance minister, Bezalel Smotrich, who vowed swift retribution.
The Israeli military sealed off the city and began clearing areas near the attack site, including the neighborhood of Farsh al-Hawa and the district of Ein Deir Baha. The Hebron municipality reported that 370 families, nearly 2,000 people, had been displaced. The Israeli army stated that civilians who wished to evacuate were permitted to temporarily leave the area, but local residents described being forced to flee under threat of military action.
Why it matters
The displacement in Hebron intensifies political pressure on Netanyahu as he seeks to bolster his security image ahead of the election.
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What to watch
Watch whether Netanyahu’s security actions in Hebron influence voter perception ahead of the election.
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