Israeli Army Orders Hundreds of Palestinian Families to Leave Homes in Hebron

The Israeli army has ordered hundreds of Palestinian families to evacuate their homes in neighbourhoods of Hebron as it announced the start of a military operation in the city.

The evacuation orders affect families across residential areas, forcing them to seek shelter away from their homes. The extent of the areas covered by the orders was not specified.

Hebron municipality declared a state of emergency to receive and shelter displaced residents, placing the local response on an emergency footing as families face displacement.

The municipality’s announcement coincided with the launch of the Israeli military operation. Details of the operation’s scope and duration, as well as when residents might be able to return home, were not provided.