Israeli army says ‘terror attack’ prevented after shooting

Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu instructed security forces to cordon off the city of Hebron and prepare to close all of the West Bank after the Israeli army said it prevented a “terror attack against Israeli civilians.”

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Two Palestinian gunmen opened fire near a checkpoint in Hebron, injuring five Israelis—two critically—before being killed in an exchange of gunfire with Israeli forces. In response, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered a cordon around Hebron and preparations for a full closure of the occupied West Bank, while suspending election campaign events for the day.

Opposition candidate Benny Gantz also commended the troops, noting the operation averted a major attack as political leaders react ahead of the upcoming election.

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