Five Israelis sustained injuries during a shooting at a West Bank checkpoint. Israeli security forces killed the two attackers at the scene.
A shooting occurred at a military checkpoint near Hebron. Five Israelis suffered injuries during the attack. Israeli security forces killed two suspected Palestinian gunmen at the scene.
Next, social media users shared footage of the gunfire. The video shows an intense battle between soldiers and the attackers. This fight took place at the entrance to the city.
Meanwhile, tensions remain high across the West Bank. Extremist settlers currently target Palestinians during the annual olive harvest. The nation also prepares for a general election in four days.
Also, the Israeli military searched the vehicle of the attackers. They found a large amount of ammunition inside the car. Officials believe the gunmen planned a bigger strike on a nearby road.
However, the suspects encountered the checkpoint by surprise. They decided to open fire at that location instead. This change in plans likely prevented a larger tragedy.
After that, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed the public. He built his election campaign on promises of national security. He ordered the military to prepare a full lockdown of the area.
Then, the military began the lockdown on Friday. The region already faced restrictions for the upcoming election. These security measures remain in place for Monday and Tuesday.
Finally, Netanyahu adjusted his political schedule. His Likud party canceled all campaign events for the morning. Authorities continue to monitor the area for further threats.