Israeli forces end siege of Hebron
Israeli forces withdrew from Hebron after a siege that displaced more than 3,300 Palestinians. Residents are returning to damaged homes, while officials estimate daily economic losses at over 12 million shekels.
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On Nov. 1, Israeli forces maintained a siege on Hebron for the 10th consecutive day, displacing more than 3,300 Palestinians and forcing 327 businesses to close. The mayor estimated daily economic losses at over 12 million shekels and called the situation collective punishment. Israeli forces also arrested 10 Palestinian teachers in Masafer Yatta and raided a UN school in East Jerusalem.
On Nov. 2, Hebron's governor said Israeli forces had withdrawn after a 10-day siege, with Palestinian security forces taking full control and displaced families able to return. The siege began Oct. 23 after two Palestinians killed two Israeli soldiers and wounded three, and Israeli forces later killed the attackers. By Nov. 4, about 3,300 Palestinians had returned to their homes after an 11-day military operation, finding widespread destruction, vandalism, and demolished facilities, with officials estimating direct economic losses at over 12 million shekels per day.
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Palestinians return to Hebron homes after 11-day Israeli siege
About 3,300 Palestinians have returned to their homes in Hebron after Israeli forces ended an 11-day military operation that began following the killing of two Israeli soldiers. Residents found widespread destruction, vandalism, and demolished facilities, with local officials estimating direct economic losses at over 12 million shekels per day. The displacement severely impacted the city's economy and infrastructure, leaving families to clear debris and repair damaged properties.
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Hebron governor says Israeli forces withdraw after 10-day siege
Hebron's governor said Israeli forces have withdrawn after a 10-day siege, with Palestinian security forces taking full control. Displaced families can return. The siege began Oct. 23 after two Palestinians killed two Israeli soldiers and wounded three. Israeli forces later killed the attackers. More than 3,300 Palestinians were displaced or affected, and 15 homes and other structures were demolished.
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Hebron siege continues for 10th day as Israel threatens wider offensive
Israeli forces maintained a siege on Hebron for the 10th consecutive day, displacing more than 3,300 Palestinians and forcing 327 businesses to close. The mayor of Hebron estimated daily economic losses at over 12 million shekels and described the situation as collective punishment. Israeli forces also arrested 10 Palestinian teachers in Masafer Yatta and raided a UN school in East Jerusalem.