Thousands displaced in Hebron as Israel carries its siege forward
Reported by Al Jazeera ·
Operation began after shooting
Israel’s military operation in Hebron began on Friday, October 23. The account links its start to a shooting in the city. Two Palestinians shot two Israeli soldiers, according to the report. Three other people were injured in the incident.
Thousands forced to leave
Almost 5,000 people have been displaced in Hebron. The report attributes their displacement to Israel’s military siege. Hebron is in the occupied West Bank. The account gives no further information about where those displaced have gone.
Siege continues in Hebron
The report describes Israel’s siege as continuing. It does not state how long the operation is expected to last. The reported figures indicate that thousands have been affected by the military action. No additional details about conditions in the city are provided.
Key points
- Almost 5,000 people have been displaced in Hebron, in the occupied West Bank.
- Israel’s military siege began on Friday, October 23.
- The operation followed a shooting in which two Israeli soldiers were shot and three others injured.
- The report says the siege is continuing.