Two Israeli Soldiers Killed in West Bank Attack
Summary
Two Israeli soldiers were killed and three people injured in a shooting attack by Palestinian gunmen at a security checkpoint near Hebron in the occupied West Bank. The attack has intensified Israel’s election campaign, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warning of wider military operations.
Key Points
- Two Israeli soldiers were killed and three people were injured in an attack by Palestinian gunmen in the West Bank.
- Israeli army said two suspected attackers opened fire at a checkpoint near Hebron and were later killed.
- Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned that the Hebron settlement linked to the attackers would be destroyed and said Israel is ready for wider operations in the West Bank.
- Netanyahu canceled Likud party programs as the attack affected the final stage of Israel’s election campaign.
