Middle East: Israel prepares for closure of the West Bank
Shortly before the election in Israel, two Palestinians near Hebron are said to have injured five people in an attack. Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu announces measures.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanjahu has ordered the closure of all crossings into the West Bank, following a shooting attack near Hebron that injured several Israelis, two of whom were reportedly killed. The attack, which Israel said was carried out by two Palestinian assailants, occurred ahead of Israel's parliamentary election in four days.
Netanjahu instructed Israel's security forces to prepare for a lockdown of the entire West Bank, and has already ordered the closure of the city of Hebron. The Israeli military is conducting "extensive arrest waves" and vowed to pursue Hamas terrorists and their supporters.
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