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

Netanyahu cancelled all his election campaign activities and ordered a “full closure” of the occupied West Bank following a shooting 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 assailants were involved.

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

The scope and duration of the closure ordered by Netanyahu were not detailed in the information provided.