Israeli forces end Hebron operation after displacing thousands

Summarised from 2 outlets · 6 reports · Updated 2 Nov, 22:26 · Archive

Israeli forces have withdrawn from a Hebron neighbourhood after a military operation that displaced thousands of Palestinians.

Israeli forces withdrew from a neighbourhood in Hebron on Monday, ending a military operation that began after two Palestinian gunmen killed two Israeli soldiers on 23 October near the city. The operation had displaced more than 3,000 people according to the municipality, with residents given only 20 minutes to evacuate, taking only money, gold and important documents.

During the operation, the Israeli military conducted searches of multiple locations, detained and questioned suspects, located and confiscated four weapons, several vests and additional military equipment. The military demolished the homes of the two attackers and sealed an underground space next to one of them.

Families have begun returning to their homes on Monday following the withdrawal. Many found their homes damaged or ransacked, with belongings missing and doors left open. One resident described the mixture of emotions upon returning after ten days away, finding his house 'turned upside down' with items scattered and missing, including his daughter's pet bird.

How it is being reported

• Jerusalem Daily: Israel’s lockdown of Hebron comes to an endIsraeli forces ended their lockdown of Hebron in the occupied West Bank, but its forces continued to attack a school.Al Jazeera · 2 Nov, 16:56
• Displaced in Hebron: Picking up pieces after Israeli siegeDisplaced Hebron families return to damaged homes, left to pick up scattered pieces of their lives after Israeli siege.Al Jazeera · 2 Nov, 15:43
• Israeli army withdraws from Hebron after operation displaces thousands of PalestiniansIsraeli forces withdrew from a neighbourhood in the occupied West Bank city of Hebron on Monday, ending a military operation launched after two Israeli soldiers were killed in late October. Thousands of Palestinians displaced during the raid have begun returning to homes, many of which were damaged or ransacked.France 24 · 2 Nov, 09:51
• Thousands displaced from Hebron as Israel carries on siegeAlmost 5,000 people have been displaced as a result of Israel’s military siege on the city of Hebron in the West Bank.Al Jazeera · 1 Nov, 21:28
• Hebron siege continues for 10th day as Israel threatens wider offensiveHebron's economic losses surpass $3.8m as Israeli forces demolish West Bank homes and close hundreds of businesses.Al Jazeera · 1 Nov, 17:30
• JERUSALEM DAILY: Israel continues siege and arrests in HebronIsrael’s siege on Hebron is on its 10th day and its attacks on Gaza continue.Al Jazeera · 1 Nov, 15:38

In this story: Hebron · Israel · Benjamin Netanyahu · West Bank · Palestinian gunmen

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