Israeli Defense Minister Says About 2,000 Palestinians Forced From Homes in Hebron

Israel’s defense minister has confirmed that Israeli forces have forced about 2,000 Palestinians from their homes in Hebron, in the occupied West Bank.

The minister said the displacement had taken place “so far,” indicating that the figure represented the number of people removed from their homes up to the time of his remarks.

The brief statement did not specify when the removals began or identify the neighborhoods of Hebron affected.

It also provided no details on where the displaced residents had gone, the circumstances of their removal or whether they would be allowed to return home.