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Days before Israeli election, military conducts massive West Bank operation

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Metz, S., & Lidman, M. (2026, October 25). Days before Israeli election, military conducts massive West Bank operation. Toronto Star. https://www.thestar.com/news/world/middle-east/days-before-israeli-election-military-conducts-massive-west-bank-operation/article_15e00343-4021-5d1d-9526-47e4f289499b.html

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The Israeli military conducted a large-scale operation in the West Bank following an attack that killed two Israeli soldiers and injured three others near Hebron on Friday. This resulted in the displacement of hundreds of Palestinians and strict limitations on their movement. The timing of the operation is significant as Israel approaches its upcoming election, which will likely influence public opinion regarding Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s security policies.

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On October 23, 2026, Israeli soldiers shot and killed two men near Hebron in the West Bank after they allegedly launched an attack on a military checkpoint. At least five people were injured, some critically. In response, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered security forces to immediately cordon off Hebron and prepare for a full closure of the entire West Bank starting that Friday. Over 50 hours later, by October 25, more than 2,000 Palestinians had been forced from their homes in Hebron as Israel's lockdown continued just days before national elections. Palestinian authorities declared a state of emergency and created a crisis group to respond to the displacement.

Written for “Netanyahu Orders West Bank Closure After Attack” on 2026-10-26, grounded in this article and the 39 other(s) covering the same event.

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“While related, Article A describes the immediate response to the attack including preparation for a full closure of the West Bank and cancellation of political meetings, while Article B covers the subsequent military operation over the weekend that displaced hundreds of Palestinians.”

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The Israeli military carried out a massive military operation in the occupied West Bank over the weekend, displacing hundreds of Palestinians and placing major restrictions on Palestinian movement, in response to a gun attack that killed two Israeli soldiers and wounded three others in Hebron on Friday. asserted

that → carry → Friday

The operation comes as Israel enters the final days before a tense election, which is largely seen as a referendum on current Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s leadership and security policies during the past three years of war. asserted

which → come → war

Days before Israeli election, military conducts massive West Bank operation

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