By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on France 24
Abutoom · Usage libreAbout 1,200 Palestinians have left their homes in Hebron after an attack killed two Israeli soldiers, and another 1,300 could face the same fate. The Palestinian Authority is calling for international pressure on Israel, while Hebron’s mayor has warned of these further displacements, according to France 24.
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After shootings near Hebron, Netanyahu announces a large-scale military operation in the West Bank, and Israel demolishes buildings.
24 Oct1,200 Palestinians displaced in Hebron after attack
24 OctIsrael demolishes buildings after two soldiers killed in Hebron
23 OctNetanyahu promises a major operation and more settlementsAround 1,200 Palestinians were forced to leave their homes in Hebron, in the West Bank, after an attack that killed two Israeli soldiers. The head of the municipality estimates that 1,300 other residents could face the same fate, while the Palestinian Authority is calling for international pressure on Israel, according to France 24.
🌍 World · Source: France 24 ·
Israel has begun demolishing buildings and evacuating residents in a neighbourhood of Hebron after an attack killed two Israeli soldiers and lightly wounded three others. Benjamin Netanyahu’s government also announced an operation lasting several days in the area, according to the Israeli army and the domestic security agency.
🇮🇱 Israel · Source: Egypt Independent ·
After two Israeli soldiers were killed near Hebron, Prime Minister Benyamin Netanyahu promised a large-scale military operation and an expansion of settlements in the West Bank. The statement comes four days before decisive parliamentary elections, while the Israeli military command appears to be taking a more measured position, according to Le Monde.
🇮🇱 Israel · Source: Le Monde ·
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu cancelled Likud election events after an attack near Hebron in the West Bank injured five people, two of them seriously. The Israeli army says it killed the two suspected attackers, according to Le Monde.
🇮🇱 Israel · Source: Le Monde ·
Unknown drone found in Latvia after an intrusionA drone of unknown origin was found in Latvia after apparently entering the country’s airspace on 18 October. The Latvian army is investigating its route, while Russia has promised a firm response after Moldova expelled a Russian diplomat, according to the Latvian and Russian authorities.The week in Africa
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