Israel closes West Bank crossings, displaces 2,000 in Hebron after soldier killings

Israel announced closure of all West Bank land crossings on election day and a harder line on militancy after Palestinian gunmen killed two soldiers. Israeli forces entered Hebron, displacing around 2,000 residents, with Defense Minister Katz stating they will not return until Hamas issues are resolved. This marks an escalation in West Bank operations, expanding beyond typical targeted raids to mass displacement, signaling a shift in Israeli tactics.

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