Israeli forces demolished homes in the city of Hebron in the occupied West Bank, displacing Palestinian families, officials and residents reported. The operation came in the wake of an attack on Friday in which two Israeli soldiers were killed by two Palestinian gunmen.
The demolitions were carried out amid a security sweep in the area, officials said, as authorities sought to respond to the recent violence. The action intensified an already fraught situation in Hebron, which has frequently been a flashpoint in the long-running Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
The timing of the operation — only days before Israel holds a national election — highlighted the heightened security environment ahead of the vote. The incident follows other recent clashes and attacks that have contributed to tensions across the West Bank and inside Israel.
Local residents said families were forced to leave their homes after the demolitions. The events come as both sides continue to navigate a volatile period marked by recurrent violence and political uncertainty.
Hebron, one of the largest Palestinian population centres in the West Bank, has long been a focal point for confrontations between Israeli forces, settlers and Palestinian residents. Observers say developments there often carry wider political and security implications for the region.