Netanyahu Orders Army to Prepare West Bank Closure After Shooting

Israeli soldiers shot and killed two men near Hebron on Friday. The military says the men had launched an attack.

• 5 people were injured, some critically, emergency responders said.
• The army says the gunmen carried an M16 rifle and a handgun.
• The military has not said who the attack targeted.
• Officials have not identified the dead or the injured.

Why it matters: Netanyahu's office told security forces to seal off Hebron and prepare to close the whole West Bank. The army has already set up roadblocks in nearby Palestinian towns.

• The order lands days before Israel's Tuesday election.
• Netanyahu has said Hamas could attack to sway the vote, without offering evidence.

How 10 sources split on this story

Where they split: The dispute is whether security concerns justify broad limits on Palestinian movement across the West Bank.

What’s next: Authorities say an investigation into the shooting is underway.

• National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir is pushing for lasting movement restrictions.
• What was the target of the alleged attack?
• How long would a full West Bank closure last?
• Will the shooting affect Tuesday's election?