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Israeli soldiers at the scene of an attack near Hebron in the occupied West Bank, on Oct. 23, 2026. (Credit: Ahmad Gharabli / AFP) Add as preferred on Google Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced Friday the launch of a major military operation in the occupied West Bank, where two Israeli soldiers were killed in an attack just days before Tuesday's parliamentary elections.The soldiers, ages 20 and 23, were killed in an attack by two assailants in the southern city of Hebron, the army said. An initial report said five soldiers were wounded, two seriously. The army said the three other soldiers suffered minor injuries.Four days before parliamentary elections in which he faces a fight for his political survival, Netanyahu visited the scene in Hebron and ordered the army to completely seal off the city. "The defense minister and I are considering a very large-scale operation [in the West Bank], the likes of which we haven't seen since the Six-Day War" in 1967,... 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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