Israel expels 2,000 Palestinians from Hebron after the death of two Israeli soldiers

A shooting at a military checkpoint in Hebron resulted in the deaths of two Israeli soldiers and the two Palestinian shooters. In response, the IDF initiated a counter-terrorism operation, leading to the evacuation of around 2,000 Palestinians and plans for more displacements. The IDF is conducting house searches for Hamas militants and weapons, and announced demolition activities. Local leaders criticize the IDF's actions as unjustified collective punishment, linking them to upcoming elections. Residents claim many displaced have no ties to the attackers, calling for support against the arbitrary actions. Under Netanyahu's government, settlements in the West Bank have expanded, deemed illegal by the International Court of Justice and the EU.