Netanyahu orders closure of West Bank after two soldiers killed in shooting attack
Netanyahu ordered a full West Bank lockdown after the attack, as the military said the gunmen carried an M16 rifle, a handgun and ammunition.
- Two Israeli Defense Forces soldiers, Ron Yonatan Roytman and Sgt. Yuval Shai Svilem, were killed on Friday in an attack near the West Bank city of Hebron, the army confirmed.
- Following the attack, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with his Security Cabinet and blamed Hamas, as the government warned of potential threats ahead of next Tuesday's election.
- A 20-minute firefight erupted after gunmen armed with a handgun and M16 approached a military position; IDF Chief Eyal Zamir reported a "large quantity of ammunition was found" in their vehicle.
- National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir ordered a "full lockdown" across the West Bank, stating the lives of soldiers and settlers are "a million times more important than freedom of movement."
- With polls showing the governing coalition and opposition tied at about 51 seats in the Israeli Knesset, next Tuesday's election will determine whether Netanyahu receives another term amid heightened security tensions.
533 Articles
533 Articles
PM Netanyahu orders West Bank lockdown after deadly shooting
TEL AVIV/WEST BANK: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ordered security forces to impose a closure on Hebron and prepare for a complete lockdown of the West Bank. The decree comes after two gunmen, suspected to be from Hamas militia opened fire at an Israeli military checkpoint on October 23, Friday. The deadly shooting has killed two Israeli soldiers and wounding three others. The incident comes days before Israel’s October 27 electi…
Israel Has Its Pretext for Total War on West Bank
After two Israeli soldiers were killed in Hebron four days before the election, Netanyahu threatened a new war, as CN predicted yesterday, reports Joe Lauria. By Joe Lauria Special to Consortium News Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has threatened a major military offensive a
Two Israeli soldiers killed in shooting at West Bank checkpoint
Two Israeli soldiers have been killed in a shooting attack at a checkpoint near Hebron in the occupied West Bank, while three other soldiers sustained injuries, according to the Israeli military. The Israel Defense Forces, IDF, identified the deceased as Staff Sgt. Ron Yonatan Roytman, 23, from Ashkelon, and Sgt. Yuval Shai Svilem, 20, from […] Two Israeli soldiers killed in shooting at West Bank checkpoint
Netanyahu Moves to Fully Lock Down West Bank Ahead of Israeli Elections
Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ordered preparations for a full lockdown of the occupied West Bank and the complete closure of the city of Hebron. Earlier today, Israeli forces killed two Palestinians who had reportedly shot five Israeli soldiers near an illegal settlement. Two of the Israeli soldiers died. After the attack, Israel’s far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir called for Israel to restrict the movement of P…
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 42% of the sources lean Left
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
