- Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu has instructed security forces to immediately cordon off Hebron and prepare for a complete closure of the West Bank following a deadly shooting on Friday morning.
- Israeli soldiers shot and killed two armed men near Hebron after an alleged attack that left at least five people injured, including some critically, according to emergency responders.
- Prime minister Netanyahu convened an emergency Security Cabinet meeting, blaming Hamas for planning a major attack to target civilians ahead of the upcoming Israeli elections.
- Far-right national security minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, known for extremist views, advocated for strict restrictions on Palestinian freedom of movement in the West Bank to prioritise the safety of Israeli settlers and security personnel.
- Israeli security forces conducted extensive operations across the West Bank on Friday, detaining dozens of suspects affiliated with Hamas and Islamic Jihad while seizing weapons.
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Israel orders army to prepare for full closure of West Bank after attack
