Netanyahu ordered the closure of the West Bank after a shooting near Hebron

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered preparations for a lockdown in the West Bank following a shooting that injured at least five people. Netanyahu emphasized intensified efforts to combat terrorism and vowed to pursue Hamas operatives relentlessly. The attack occurred near a junction southeast of Hebron, resulting in two individuals in critical condition. Israeli forces responded quickly, killing the assailants after a brief chase. Checkpoints were established, and several villages were placed under military lockdown. The lockdown is expected to continue during the upcoming Israeli parliamentary elections.