Israeli forces begin demolishing Palestinian buildings in Hebron after two Israeli soldiers shot dead
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β’Fri, 23 Oct 2026 15:37:07 GMT
π° What Happened
Israeli forces have started knocking down Palestinian buildings in Hebron after two Israeli soldiers were killed. The soldiers died when two Palestinian gunmen attacked a checkpoint outside the city on Friday. Three other soldiers were wounded, and the attackers were shot dead.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the army would destroy the neighbourhood the gunmen came from. He said Israel was ready for wide action in the occupied West Bank. Diggers were seen tearing down homes on Friday afternoon.
π The Backstory
Israel often demolishes the homes of Palestinians accused of attacking Israelis. Rights groups call this collective punishment, because it punishes relatives who did nothing wrong. Israel says the practice helps stop attacks.
The raid comes at a tense moment. Jewish settlers have been attacking Palestinians during the annual olive harvest. Israel's election is in four days, and Netanyahu has built his campaign on security. He cancelled campaign events after the attack.
π― Why It Matters
Palestinian families can lose their homes without a trial. The timing also shows how violence and elections can feed each other in Israel and the West Bank.
Israeli forces have started knocking down Palestinian buildings in Hebron after two Israeli soldiers were killed. The soldiers died when two Palestinian gunmen attacked a checkpoint outside the city on Friday. Three other soldiers were wounded, and the attackers were shot dead.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the army would destroy the neighbourhood the gunmen came from. He said Israel was ready for wide action in the occupied West Bank. Diggers were seen tearing down homes on Friday afternoon.
Israel often demolishes the homes of Palestinians accused of attacking Israelis. Rights groups call this collective punishment, because it punishes relatives who did nothing wrong. Israel says the practice helps stop attacks.
The raid comes at a tense moment. Jewish settlers have been attacking Palestinians during the annual olive harvest. Israel's election is in four days, and Netanyahu has built his campaign on security. He cancelled campaign events after the attack.
Palestinian families can lose their homes without a trial. The timing also shows how violence and elections can feed each other in Israel and the West Bank.