‘A disaster zone’: Hebron is under full Israeli siege, mayor says
‘A disaster zone’: Hebron is under full Israeli siege, mayor says Israel i forces have sealed off all entrances to Hebron in the occupied West Bank and forcibly displaced around 2,200 Palestinians from their homes, Mayor Yousef Jaabari told Middle East Eye on Saturday evening. “Hebron is now a disaster zone. The occupation has closed all entrances to the city. No one can enter or leave,” Jaabari…
Israel's forces have imposed a complete blockade on the West Bank city of Hebron, forcing the displacement of approximately 2,200 Palestinians from their homes, according to Mayor Yousef Jaabari. The mayor has described the situation as a "disaster zone," alleging that Israel is inflicting collective punishment after a deadly shooting incident.
On Friday, two suspected Palestinians attacked Israeli troops at a checkpoint near the Farsh al-Hawa checkpoint, killing two soldiers and wounding three others. The mayor's statements highlight the severe impact of the Israeli siege on the city's approximately 320,000 residents, with around one million people residing in the broader governorate.
Hebron serves as the administrative center of this region. Israeli forces have forcibly removed individuals, including elderly people, women, and children, from the neighborhoods of Deir Bahala and al-Jalda, affecting an area of about 330 dunams and housing over 490 units.
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