Netanyahu orders West Bank closure after attack wounds five Israelis before election

Summary

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered a closure of the West Bank after an attack wounded five Israelis ahead of an election, according to reports. The Straits Times reports that all five wounded are in their 20s and that two are in critical condition. France 24 reports the closure order, citing details from its Jerusalem correspondent Noga Tarnopolsky. The Hindu reports that Hamas, without claiming responsibility, praised the attack as a heroic operation and called for more.

Timeline

1. Straits Times

   23 Oct 2026, 10:10 UTCSource ↗

   The Straits Times reports that Netanyahu ordered a West Bank closure after an attack wounded five Israelis before an election, with all five reportedly in their 20s and two in critical condition.

2. France 24

   23 Oct 2026, 10:41 UTCSource ↗

   France 24 reports that Netanyahu ordered a West Bank closure as an attack wounded Israelis before an election, with details from its Jerusalem correspondent Noga Tarnopolsky.

3. The Hindu

   23 Oct 2026, 11:29 UTCSource ↗

   The Hindu reports that Hamas, without claiming responsibility, praised the attack as a heroic operation and called for more.