IDF and Shin Bet Launch Operation in Hebron Following Judea Junction Attack

Forces have begun operating in the West Bank city in a mission expected to last several days, with movement in the area restricted.

The Israel Defense Forces and the Shin Bet have launched a broad counterterrorism operation in the city of Hebron, from which the two gunmen who carried out the deadly shooting at Judea Junction set out, as reported by ynet and Haaretz. According to military announcements, the operation is focused and delimited, but is expected to continue for several days.

As part of the operation, forces are scanning dozens of targets, questioning suspects, and acting to uncover weapons and terrorist infrastructure, Kan 11 also reported. The military has imposed restrictions on resident movement in the sector, with entry and exit permitted only with prior approval. Further details regarding operational results have not yet been released.