Netanyahu orders the closure of the West Bank after a Palestinian attack in which two soldiers have died four days before the elections

Tensions escalated in Hebron, West Bank, after two Palestinians attacked Israeli soldiers, killing two. Netanyahu ordered a total closure of the region ahead of elections. Hamas praised the attack, urging further violence against Israelis. The Israeli military confirmed the attackers were killed and intensified operations in the area. Local activists reported severe restrictions on Palestinian movement, with military searches ongoing. Israeli officials, including far-right ministers, called for dismantling the Palestinian Authority and demolishing unauthorized structures. The incident occurs just days before elections, with political implications for Netanyahu's coalition.