Netanyahu orders ‘very extensive’ operation in West Bank after two Israeli soldiers killed
The Guardian UK's headline. Reported by The Guardian UK, France 24, The Guardian World.
What the sources say, in brief
The Guardian reported that Benjamin Netanyahu has ordered the army to prepare for a "very extensive" operation in the occupied West Bank. The order follows an exchange of fire in which two Israeli soldiers and two Palestinians were killed. According to the Guardian, the military said it thwarted a "terror attack" by two armed Palestinians. Both Guardian editions carry the same report. The excerpts supplied do not include further details on the scope or timing of the operation.
Key points
- Netanyahu has ordered the army to prepare for a "very extensive" operation in the occupied West Bank, according to The Guardian.
- Two Israeli soldiers and two Palestinians were killed in an exchange of fire, the Guardian reported.
- The military said it thwarted a "terror attack" by two armed Palestinians, according to The Guardian.
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Netanyahu orders ‘very extensive’ operation in West Bank after two Israeli soldiers killed. The Guardian reported that Benjamin Netanyahu has ordered the army to prepare for a "very extensive" operation in the occupied West Bank. The order follows an exchange of fire in which two Israeli soldiers and two Palestinians were killed. According to the Guardian, the military said it thwarted a "terror attack" by two armed Palestinians. Both Guardian editions carry the same report. The excerpts supplied do not include further details on the scope or timing of the operation. Covered by 3 publications. The Guardian UK: Netanyahu orders ‘very extensive’ operation in West Bank after two Israeli soldiers killed. France 24: Netanyahu orders West Bank operation. The Guardian World: Netanyahu orders ‘very extensive’ operation in West Bank after two Israeli soldiers killed.
Who is covering it
- The Guardian UK United Kingdom Netanyahu orders ‘very extensive’ operation in West Bank after two Israeli soldiers killed Israel’s prime minister gives order after military says it thwarted ‘terror attack’ by two armed Palestinians Benjamin Netanyahu has ordered the army to prepare for a “very extensive” operation in the occupied West Bank after two Israeli soldiers and two Palestinians were killed in an exchange of fi 23 Oct · Tier 2
- France 24 France Netanyahu orders West Bank operation Israel has imposed widespread closures across the occupied West Bank and displaced residents following attacks by Palestinian gunmen that killed two Israeli soldiers. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited the site of the attack near Hebron and instructed security forces to immediately cordon off 24 Oct · Tier 2
- The Guardian World United Kingdom Netanyahu orders ‘very extensive’ operation in West Bank after two Israeli soldiers killed Israel’s prime minister gives order after military says it thwarted ‘terror attack’ by two armed Palestinians Benjamin Netanyahu has ordered the army to prepare for a “very extensive” operation in the occupied West Bank after two Israeli soldiers and two Palestinians were killed in an exchange of fi 23 Oct · Tier 2
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