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Israeli forces deploy near the bodies of two armed Palestinians, following an exchange of fire at the checkpoint located north of Hebron, in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, on Oct. 23, 2026. (Credit: Hazem Bader / AFP)
Add as preferred on Google An attack by two assailants on Israeli soldiers near Hebron in the West Bank prompted a sweeping Israeli response, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordering a “total lockdown” of the territory and the army launching operations in the area.The attack, which has not been claimed, left five people wounded, including two seriously. The ensuing exchange of fire with Israeli forces killed both assailants. Hamas described the attack as a “heroic operation.”In addition to Netanyahu’s response, far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir called for the “dismantling” of the Palestinian Authority, while Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich called for a retaliatory military campaign in the occupied West Bank “like in Gaza.”Why it mattersThe attack comes just days before Israel’s legislative elections on Oct. 27, which... You have reached your article limitStay informed about a Middle East in crisis.Subscribe for $0.5/month for the first 3 months. Subscribe now Log in This article is only available to L’Orient Today subscribers. Subscribe now Log in Create a free account to continue reading this article. You’ll also receive The Morning Brief, our must-read daily digest of Middle East news. Opt out anytime Email Address Password Email Address Password I would like to receive special offers from L'Orient Today as well as selections of the best articles. Register By creating an account, you agree to the terms and conditions of use and our privacy policy. Register Or register with: Facebook
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