Israel orders home demolitions after soldiers killed in West Bank
DW News's headline. Reported by DW News, South China Morning Post, France 24, Egypt Independent.
What the sources say, in brief
According to South China Morning Post, Israel's military launched an operation in the occupied West Bank on Friday that it said would last several days and include searches and building demolitions, after gunmen killed two soldiers. DW News reported that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israeli forces will demolish homes in the West Bank city of Hebron. Egypt Independent reported that Israel began demolishing buildings and forcing residents of a neighbourhood to evacuate, hours after two Palestinian gunmen opened fire on a military checkpoint. France 24 reported that a Palestinian official said around 1,200 Palestinians in Hebron were forced to leave their homes, and that the Palestinian Authority called for international pressure on Israel. The sources do not give a final toll for the demolitions.
Key points
- South China Morning Post reported Israel's military operation in the West Bank was said to last several days.
- DW News reported Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israeli forces will demolish homes in Hebron.
- Egypt Independent reported two Palestinian gunmen opened fire on an Israeli military checkpoint, killing two soldiers.
- Egypt Independent reported three more soldiers were lightly wounded in the attack in Hebron.
- France 24 reported a Palestinian official said around 1,200 Palestinians were forced to leave their homes.
What we know
- Israel's military launched an operation in the occupied West Bank on Friday, according to South China Morning Post.
- Two Israeli soldiers were killed in the attack, according to DW News, Egypt Independent and France 24.
- Israel began demolishing buildings and evacuating a neighbourhood in Hebron, according to Egypt Independent.
- Netanyahu said Israeli forces will demolish homes in Hebron, according to DW News.
What we don't know
- The sources do not say how many homes will be demolished in total.
What happens next
- South China Morning Post reported the operation was said to last several days and include searches and building demolitions.
Sources differ: France 24 cites about 1,200 Palestinians forced from their homes in Hebron, a figure the other three outlets do not give.
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Israel orders home demolitions after soldiers killed in West Bank. According to South China Morning Post, Israel's military launched an operation in the occupied West Bank on Friday that it said would last several days and include searches and building demolitions, after gunmen killed two soldiers. DW News reported that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israeli forces will demolish homes in the West Bank city of Hebron. Egypt Independent reported that Israel began demolishing buildings and forcing residents of a neighbourhood to evacuate, hours after two Palestinian gunmen opened fire on a military checkpoint. France 24 reported that a Palestinian official said around 1,200 Palestinians in Hebron were forced to leave their homes, and that the Palestinian Authority called for international pressure on Israel. The sources do not give a final toll for the demolitions. Covered by 4 publications. DW News: Israel orders home demolitions after soldiers killed in West Bank. South China Morning Post: Israel launches major operation in West Bank after soldiers killed. France 24: Israel begins demolitions in West Bank. Egypt Independent: Israel begins demolitions in West Bank city after two soldiers killed in shooting attack.
Who is covering it
- DW News Germany Israel orders home demolitions after soldiers killed in West Bank Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israeli forces will demolish homes in the West Bank after gunmen killed two Israeli soldiers in the West Bank city of Hebron. 23 Oct · Tier 2
- South China Morning Post Hong Kong Israel launches major operation in West Bank after soldiers killed Israel’s military launched an operation in the occupied West Bank on Friday it said would last several days and include searches and building demolitions, after gunmen killed two soldiers days ahead of Israeli elections featuring security as a key focus. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is locked i 24 Oct · Tier 2
- France 24 France Israel begins demolitions in West Bank The Palestinian Authority has called for international pressure on Israel after a Palestinian official said around 1,200 Palestinians in Hebron in the West Bank were forced to leave their homes following an attack on Friday which killed two Israeli soldiers. The head of Hebron's municipality said an 24 Oct · Tier 2
- Egypt Independent Egypt Israel begins demolitions in West Bank city after two soldiers killed in shooting attack Israel began demolishing buildings and forcing residents to evacuate a neighborhood in the occupied West Bank on Friday, hours after two Palestinian gunmen opened fire on an Israeli military checkpoint, killing two soldiers. Three more soldiers were lightly wounded in the attack in the city of Hebro 24 Oct · Tier 3
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