Thousands displaced from Hebron as Israel carries on siege

As of November 2, 2026, Israeli forces concluded their 10-day military operation and siege on Hebron, an occupied city in the West Bank, displacing at least 4,969 Palestinians. The Israeli government initiated the offensive after two Palestinian gunmen killed two Israeli soldiers near Hebron on October 23. During this period, Israeli forces arrested numerous Palestinians, demolished homes of those accused in the shooting incident, and imposed a strict curfew that cut off access to ten entry points. Although many displaced residents began returning home, they found their neighborhoods damaged upon return. The UN human rights chief expressed concerns about the displacement and potential ethnic cleansing. On the last day of the operation, Israeli forces also attacked a school in al-Mughayyir, continuing tensions despite the end of the formal siege.