Hebron, West Bank, October 23, 2026 : Israel has ordered its security forces to prepare for a full closure of the occupied West Bank following a deadly shooting incident in Palestinian territory on Friday, escalating security measures amid renewed tensions in the region.
According to a statement from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office, security forces were instructed to immediately cordon off the city of Hebron and prepare for a comprehensive closure of the West Bank beginning Friday.
Israeli Army Says Attack Thwarted
The orders followed an announcement by the Israeli military that its forces had killed two gunmen and thwarted what it described as a “terror attack.”
The incident reportedly left several people injured, although further details about the victims and the circumstances of the shooting were not immediately provided in the available report.
Heightened Security Across the Occupied Territory
The planned closure is expected to tighten movement restrictions across the West Bank, with Hebron placed under immediate security measures.
The development comes amid continuing Israeli-Palestinian tensions, with security operations and movement restrictions remaining major concerns for residents of the occupied territory.
Further details regarding the duration and scope of the planned closure, as well as its impact on civilian movement, were not immediately available.
