Israel pulls forces out of occupied West Bank city of Hebron
Israel pulls forces out of occupied West Bank city of Hebron Israel withdrew its forces from the occupied West Bank city of Hebron on Monday after a week-long raid that displaced thousands of Palestinian residents. AFP journalists witnessed residents returning to their houses on Monday, after having been forcibly evacuated in what the Israelis said was a search for gunmen who killed two soldiers.…
The Israeli army has withdrawn from Hebron following an operation that targeted Palestinian homes in the city, following a deadly attack in late October. The assault, which occurred days before Israel's closely contested elections, resulted in the deaths of two Israeli soldiers. In response, the military launched a retaliatory operation, clearing out the neighborhood where the assailants lived and displacing over 3,000 individuals.
The operation, which concluded this morning, saw soldiers conducting thorough searches, detaining and questioning suspects, and seizing weapons and equipment. Additionally, the military demolished the homes of the attackers and sealed an underground space beside one of their residences. Residents who returned to their homes found them in disarray, with furniture and belongings scattered about.
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