Israel says it killed gunmen in West Bank attack

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 23 Oct, 10:33 · Archive

Israeli soldiers killed two gunmen near Hebron in the occupied West Bank on Friday, the army said.

Israeli soldiers killed two gunmen near the city of Hebron in the occupied West Bank on Friday morning, according to the army. The soldiers said the men had launched an attack and were armed with an M16 rifle and a handgun. At least five people were wounded in the incident, including some critically. Emergency responders said gunfire was ongoing as they arrived at the scene near Yehuda Junction, and the wounded were evacuated to hospitals in Israel.

The Israeli Prime Minister's Office ordered the army to prepare for a full closure of the West Bank following the attack. The army said it had prevented a "terror attack against Israeli civilians" through its response.

The incident comes as Israeli voters prepare to decide on Tuesday whether to grant Prime Minister Netanyahu another term or usher in a new era of Israeli politics. Separately, Arab political parties have asked Israel's supreme court to ban election observers from carrying guns, and at least one person was killed by Israeli strikes in Gaza.

How it is being reported

• Israel says it thwarted 'terror attack,' and other Middle East developmentsIsrael says it killed two gunmen and thwarted a “terror attack” against Israeli civilians.Clickorlando · 23 Oct, 09:51
• Israel says it thwarted 'terror attack,' and other Middle East developmentsIsrael says it killed two gunmen and thwarted a “terror attack” against Israeli civilians.News4Jax · 23 Oct, 09:51

In this story: Israel · Hebron · West Bank · Netanyahu · Gaza

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