Netanyahu Cancels Election Events, Orders Full West Bank Closure After Checkpoint Shooting

Benjamin Netanyahu cancelled all his election activities and ordered a “full closure” of the occupied West Bank following a shooting attack at a military checkpoint near Hebron.

Paramedics reported that at least five Israelis were wounded in the attack, including two who were in critical condition.

The Israeli military said it had killed the attackers. The information provided did not specify how many people carried out the shooting.

In a statement, the military said soldiers were conducting operations inside the homes of the attackers and the residences of other suspects.

No further details were provided on the scope or duration of the closure ordered by Netanyahu.