Massive operation underway as Israeli military close West Bank crossings ahead of upcoming elections
Reported by CBS News · October 25, 2026
Restrictions and displacement in Hebron
Hebron’s entrances and exits have been sealed since Friday’s attack, according to Mayor Yousef Zuhair Al-Jabari. He said the operation’s focal points include Deir Bahha and Al-Jalda.
Election amid rising violence
Six Israelis have been killed in attacks in the West Bank this year. Over the same period, 112 Palestinians have been killed, according to the Ramallah-based Palestinian Health Ministry.
West Bank population and occupation
Roughly 3 million Palestinians and 540,000 Israeli settlers live in the West Bank. Israel occupied the territory during the 1967 Mideast war.
Key points
- Hebron’s entrances and exits have remained sealed since Friday’s attack, the mayor said.
- More than 2,200 people, including nearly 200 children, have been displaced in Hebron.
- The Israeli military reported operating in more than 400 locations and arresting 40 Palestinians.
- This year, six Israelis and 112 Palestinians have been killed in West Bank violence, according to the cited reports.