Israel prepares full West Bank closure after Hebron attack injures five
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A shooting attack near the city of Hebron injured five Israelis, some with life-threatening wounds, according to Israeli authorities. Two suspected Palestinian perpetrators were killed. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered the closure of Hebron and said Israel is preparing a "complete sealing" of the occupied West Bank, with the Jerusalem Post reporting that all entry and exit would be blocked starting Friday morning. Netanyahu vowed to pursue "Hamas terrorists and their sponsors" wherever they are, saying Israel had prevented a "major attack." The military set up roadblocks and sealed off Palestinian villages in the area. The attack occurred days before Israel's parliamentary election on Tuesday, in which voters will decide whether to grant Netanyahu another term.
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Israeli soldiers after the shooting attack. Source: HAZEM BADER/AFP
Five Israelis were injured, some with life-threatening wounds, in an attack near the city of Hebron. "We will pursue Hamas terrorists and their sponsors," said Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ordered the closure of the city of Hebron following an attack that left at least five people injured. He also announced that Israel is preparing a "complete closure" of the occupied West Bank. According to the Jerusalem Post, all entry and exit from the West Bank is to be blocked starting Friday morning.
"We will pursue Hamas terrorists and their sponsors, wherever they are and at any time," Netanyahu declared. "You cannot hide anywhere." Israel had prevented a "major attack," he said.
According to Israeli authorities, several Israelis were injured, some with life-threatening wounds, in a shooting attack near the city of Hebron. The two suspected Palestinian perpetrators were killed. The military set up roadblocks and sealed off Palestinian villages in the region.
The shots were fired just days before Israel's parliamentary election next Tuesday. Voters will then decide whether to grant Prime Minister Netanyahu another term in office.
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Netanyahu Orders Full West Bank Closure After Hebron Checkpoint Shooting Wounds Five