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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 Palestinian men near Hebron in the West Bank after they allegedly attacked a checkpoint. The incident wounded five Israelis, including two critically. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered the closure of Hebron city and prepared for a full lockdown of the entire West Bank, citing security concerns ahead of upcoming elections. The measures severely restricted movement and daily life for Palestinians in the area. By October 29, Israeli forces had maintained a military lockdown on Hebron for seven consecutive days, conducting raids and detentions, with two Palestinians injured and seven detained according to local reports.

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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

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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

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