5 injured in thwarted major attack at Israeli checkpoint in West Bank: Israeli officials
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered a full closure of the West Bank following a shooting at a military checkpoint in Hebron that left five people injured, including two in critical condition. Two Palestinian gunmen were killed by Israeli security forces after their vehicle was found to contain large quantities of ammunition and weapons. IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir stated the attackers may have been planning a larger assault. Israeli security forces launched a counterterrorism operation in Hebron and surrounding villages in response.
Why it matters
The West Bank closure affects movement and security for Palestinians and Israelis in the region, with five injured and ongoing military operations reshaping the area's security posture.
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