Israel forcibly evicts hundreds of Palestinian families from Hebron homes after deadly shooting

Summary

Israeli forces have forcibly evicted hundreds of Palestinian families from several Hebron neighbourhoods in the occupied West Bank after a shooting on Friday near the Farsh al-Hawa checkpoint west of the city, in which two Israeli soldiers were killed and three others wounded, according to the Israeli military. The two suspected Palestinian attackers were also killed. The military said it launched an operation in Hebron, in coordination with the Shin Bet and the Border Police, to thwart terrorism, search for what it called terrorist infrastructure and weapons, and interrogate dozens of suspects, and that residents could leave through designated exits. Middle East Eye reports that residents said they were ordered from their homes at gunpoint, with about five minutes to leave and no clear information on when they could return, and that families were evicted on Saturday morning from al-Jalada, Ein Deir Bahha, Wadi al-Maghariba and Shi'b al-Milh. Al-Jalada is home to the families of the two alleged attackers, and demolitions are accompanying the operation, which officials warn could trigger a crisis. BBC reports that the displacement comes as Israeli forces demolish homes in Hebron, days ahead of Israel's election. France 24 reports that elections are scheduled for Tuesday and that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has vowed a heavy response to the attack.

Timeline

1. Middle East Eye

   24 Oct 2026, 14:23 UTCSource ↗

   Middle East Eye reports that Israeli forces forcibly evicted hundreds of Palestinian families from several Hebron neighbourhoods on Saturday after a Friday shooting that killed two soldiers, with residents saying soldiers gave families five minutes to leave as demolitions accompany the operation.

2. BBC

   24 Oct 2026, 17:21 UTCSource ↗

   BBC reports that Palestinian families have been displaced as Israeli forces demolish homes in Hebron, following the killing of two Israeli soldiers by two Palestinian gunmen on Friday and days ahead of Israel's election.

3. France 24

   25 Oct 2026, 11:35 UTCSource ↗

   France 24 reports that more Palestinian families have been displaced in the occupied West Bank as Israeli forces continue operations in Hebron after a shooting that killed two Israeli soldiers, with elections scheduled for Tuesday and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowing a heavy response.