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Netanyahu's office orders closure of West Bank after soldiers kill 2 men behind an alleged attack

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Mor, S. (2026, October 23). Netanyahu's office orders closure of West Bank after soldiers kill 2 men behind an alleged attack. Toronto Star. https://www.thestar.com/news/world/middle-east/israel-s-military-says-it-killed-2-men-who-had-launched-an-attack-in-the-occupied-west-bank/article_f9cb3e61-319e-5af6-8ef4-ca1549b87e9a.html

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Israeli soldiers killed two men near Hebron in the occupied West Bank after they allegedly initiated an attack, resulting in at least five injuries including critical cases. In response, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office ordered security forces to begin cordoning off Hebron and preparing for a full closure of the entire West Bank area starting on Friday morning.

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Israeli soldiers killed two Palestinians near Hebron in the West Bank on Friday morning, injuring five others, including some critically. In response, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered security forces to close the city of Hebron immediately and prepare for a full closure of the entire West Bank starting that day, citing concerns about a "terror attack." The orders came just days before a crucial election where Netanyahu is seeking another term. The military stated it had stopped what could have been a major assault, with the attackers armed with an M16 rifle and a handgun, though no specific target was mentioned.

Written for “West Bank Closure Ordered By Israel” on 2026-10-23, grounded in this article and the 6 other(s) covering the same event.

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Shlomo Mor

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🔮 The deadly shooting comes as Israeli voters will decide next Tuesday whether to grant Netanyahu yet another term as prime minister — or usher in a new era of Israeli politics.

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HEBRON, West Bank (AP) — 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. asserted

military → shoot → morning

At least five people were injured, including some critically. asserted

people → injure → ?

A few hours later, Israel ordered the army to prepare for a full closure of the West Bank. asserted

Israel → order → Bank

The office of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said it instructed security forces to immediately cordon off the city of Hebron and prepare to fully close all of the West Bank, starting Friday. asserted

it → say → Friday

Netanyahu's office orders closure of West Bank after soldiers kill 2 men behind an alleged attack

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