Israel locked down the West Bank after two Israel Defense Forces soldiers were killed and three wounded by two Palestinian gunmen.
On Friday, two Palestinian gunmen armed with an M16 rifle and a handgun, whom Israeli authorities alleged were members of Hamas, opened fire at an IDF position near the city of Hebron, triggering a gunfight that lasted around 20 minutes until both were killed.
The Palestinian wave of terror continues.
Two IDF soldiers were murdered this morning in a shooting attack near Judea Junction.
A large-scale Hamas terrorist attack targeting innocent civilians was foiled, as evidenced by the substantial quantities of weapons and ammunition discovered.
Our brave soldiers acted with courage and determination and prevented an even more devastating terrorist attack.
Israeli security forces continue to operate with full force to thwart terrorism and bring those responsible to justice.
— Israel Foreign Ministry (@IsraelMFA) October 23, 2026
