20 minutes of clashes at an Israeli checkpoint in Hebron... and 2 were killed

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In light of the ongoing tension in the West Bank following repeated settler attacks, the Israeli army announced that it had killed two suspected attackers following a report of a shooting in the Hebron area.

The army also added in a statement on Friday that search operations are still ongoing in the area, noting that it has imposed a security cordon at the site.

For its part, the Israeli ambulance announced that 6 people were injured during the exchange of fire.

Meanwhile, Israeli sources reported that the shooting operation in Hebron targeted a military tower near the Telem settlement, according to what local media reported.

It also explained that the exchange of fire between the Israeli army and the perpetrators of the attack lasted 20 minutes, which obstructed the evacuation of the injured.

This incident came amid growing tension in the West Bank, coinciding with the escalation of settler attacks on Palestinian farmers and residents. The number of attacks in just 21 days reached about 409.

Note that since the outbreak of the war on the Gaza Strip on October 7, 2023, the West Bank has witnessed an escalation in Israeli settler attacks. However, these attacks also intensified ahead of the Israeli legislative elections scheduled for October 27.

While many human rights organizations accused the Israeli police, security, and political circles of turning a blind eye to these crimes, which often target unarmed Palestinians who face armed settlers and are protected by the army.