Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has directed the military to prepare for a significant operation in the West Bank after two Israeli soldiers were killed during a confrontation with armed Palestinians in Hebron. The military reported that the assailants attempted to carry out a terror attack, leading to heightened security measures and a lockdown of the area.
Netanyahu's plans include extensive house-to-house searches and demolitions, reflecting a strategy reminiscent of past military campaigns. This escalation occurs just days before elections, raising concerns about potential repercussions for Palestinian residents and the broader implications for Israeli-Palestinian relations.