Netanyahu orders West Bank closure as attack wounds Israelis before election
Le Monde in English's headline. Reported by Le Monde in English, France 24, Financial Times World, Al-Monitor, Vanguard.
What the sources say, in brief
According to Financial Times World, an attack by two Palestinian gunmen wounded five Israelis, raising tensions before next week's knife-edge parliamentary elections. Al-Monitor reported that suspected Palestinian militants wounded five Israelis on Friday, and that two gunmen died in a prolonged shootout. Al-Monitor said Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered the closure of the West Bank days before the Tuesday election. Le Monde in English reported Netanyahu saying the Israeli army prevented what could have been a major attack, with the assailants allegedly carrying a large quantity of ammunition. Vanguard reported that Hamas, without claiming responsibility, praised the attack as a "heroic operation" and called for more. France 24 reported the details from its Jerusalem correspondent. The sources give slightly different accounts of the number of attackers and the timing of the election.
Key points
- Financial Times World reported that an attack by two Palestinian gunmen wounded five Israelis.
- Al-Monitor reported that Netanyahu ordered the closure of the West Bank days before Israeli elections.
- Le Monde in English reported Netanyahu saying the army prevented what could have been a major attack.
- Vanguard reported that Hamas, without claiming responsibility, praised the attack as a heroic operation.
What we know
- Five Israelis were wounded in an attack, according to Financial Times World and Al-Monitor.
- Netanyahu ordered the closure of the West Bank, according to France 24, Financial Times World and Al-Monitor.
- Al-Monitor reported that two gunmen died in a prolonged shootout.
- Hamas, without claiming responsibility, praised the attack as a heroic operation, according to Vanguard.
What we don't know
- Le Monde in English reported that the two assailants were allegedly carrying a large quantity of ammunition, a claim not confirmed in the excerpts.
What happens next
- Israeli parliamentary elections are scheduled for Tuesday, according to Al-Monitor.
Sources differ: Financial Times World describes the attack as by two gunmen, while Al-Monitor describes suspected militants, without specifying the number of attackers. Financial Times World says the election is next week, while Al-Monitor says Tuesday's election, so the timing is described differently.
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Netanyahu orders West Bank closure as attack wounds Israelis before election. According to Financial Times World, an attack by two Palestinian gunmen wounded five Israelis, raising tensions before next week's knife-edge parliamentary elections. Al-Monitor reported that suspected Palestinian militants wounded five Israelis on Friday, and that two gunmen died in a prolonged shootout. Al-Monitor said Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered the closure of the West Bank days before the Tuesday election. Le Monde in English reported Netanyahu saying the Israeli army prevented what could have been a major attack, with the assailants allegedly carrying a large quantity of ammunition. Vanguard reported that Hamas, without claiming responsibility, praised the attack as a "heroic operation" and called for more. France 24 reported the details from its Jerusalem correspondent. The sources give slightly different accounts of the number of attackers and the timing of the election. Covered by 5 publications. Le Monde in English: Netanyahu orders West Bank closure as attack wounds Israelis before election. France 24: Netanyahu orders West Bank closure as attack wounds Israelis before election. Financial Times World: Netanyahu orders West Bank’s closure after gun attack wounds five Israelis. Al-Monitor: Netanyahu orders West Bank closure as attack wounds Israelis before election. Vanguard: Netanyahu orders West Bank closure as attack wounds Israelis before election.
Who is covering it
- Le Monde in English France Netanyahu orders West Bank closure as attack wounds Israelis before election Netanyahu said that the Israeli army prevented what could have been a major attack in the occupied West Bank, with the two assailants allegedly carrying a large quantity of ammunition in their vehicle. 23 Oct · Tier 2
- France 24 France Netanyahu orders West Bank closure as attack wounds Israelis before election Details by FRANCE 24's correspondent in Jerusalem Noga Tarnopolsky. 23 Oct · Tier 2
- Financial Times World United Kingdom Netanyahu orders West Bank’s closure after gun attack wounds five Israelis Attack by two Palestinian gunmen raises tensions before next week’s knife-edge parliamentary elections in Israel 23 Oct · Tier 2
- Al-Monitor United States Netanyahu orders West Bank closure as attack wounds Israelis before election Suspected Palestinian militants wounded five Israelis on Friday before two gunmen died in a prolonged shootout, leading Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to order the closure of the West Bank days before Israeli elections. Netanyahu, facing a tight race for a new term in Tuesday's election, said tha 23 Oct · Tier 3
- Vanguard Nigeria Netanyahu orders West Bank closure as attack wounds Israelis before election Militant group Hamas, without claiming responsibility, praised the attack as a "heroic operation" and called for more. 23 Oct · Tier 3
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