Five Israelis Wounded, Two Attackers Killed in West Bank Shooting
Incident occurs amid heightened tensions and just days before Israel's general election.
Five Israelis sustained injuries and two suspected Palestinian assailants were killed by Israeli security forces following a shooting incident near Hebron in the occupied West Bank, according to Israeli officials.
Footage circulating on social media depicted an exchange of gunfire between soldiers and the gunmen at a military checkpoint situated at the entrance to Hebron. Israeli authorities reported discovering a significant quantity of ammunition in the attackers' vehicle, suggesting their intent to carry out a more extensive operation.
The shooting takes place against a backdrop of heightened tensions in the West Bank. This period has also seen Israeli settlers target Palestinians during the annual olive harvest. The incident occurs just four days prior to Israel's general election.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, whose election campaign has heavily emphasized security, announced a lockdown of Hebron. His Likud party also canceled campaign events scheduled for the morning following the attack.