Five Israelis injured in a shooting, Netanyahu ordered the closure of the West Bank

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered the closure of the West Bank following a shooting incident where two Palestinian gunmen opened fire on an Israeli military checkpoint, injuring at least five people. Two of the injured are in critical condition. The Israeli Defense Forces reported that both attackers were shot dead and investigations are ongoing to find any accomplices. Eyewitness videos showed a prolonged gunfight between the assailants and Israeli forces. The IDF found the attackers' vehicle loaded with ammunition, indicating a planned larger assault. Hamas praised the attack but did not claim responsibility, occurring just days before elections in Israel.