Israeli army withdraws from Hebron after operation displaces thousands of Palestinians

Hebron, Nov 2 — Following an operation in the West Bank city of Hebron, the Israeli army has withdrawn, a military official announced on Monday. The operation was initiated in response to an attack on October 23 that left two soldiers dead. The assault, carried out by two Palestinian gunmen, resulted in the displacement of over 3,000 residents, according to municipal figures.

Upon completing their operations, the soldiers vacated the area where the attackers resided, allowing residents to return to their homes. Media outlets, including AFP, reported the return of residents to their neighborhoods on Monday. One resident, Muhannad al-Tamimi, described the aftermath of the military's presence, noting that his family returned to a disheveled apartment with scattered furniture and damaged belongings.

The military spokesperson confirmed that during the operation, "soldiers conducted thorough searches, detained suspects, located and confiscated weapons, and demolished the attackers' homes." Counterterrorism activities in Judea and Samaria persist, the official stated, emphasizing the continuation of security measures in the region.