Israel orders closure of West Bank after soldiers kill 2 men behind an alleged attack

Oct 23, 2026 · The Associated Press

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Israel orders closure of West Bank after soldiers kill 2 men behind an alleged attack

Israeli soldiers and emergency personnel gather near ambulances following a shooting attack near Yehuda Junction, near Hebron, in the occupied West Bank, Friday, Oct. 23, 2026.

Israeli soldiers shot and killed two men who the military said had launched an attack near the city of Hebron in the occupied West Bank on Friday morning. At least five people were injured, including some critically.

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