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Breaking: Israel orders closure of West Bank following attack

ABC Australia Friday 23 October 2026, 08:18 UTC 1 min read
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Israel has ordered its soldiers to prepare for a full closure of the West Bank following a deadly shooting in the occupied territory. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office said security forces had been instructed to cordon off the city of Hebron immediately.

Israel has ordered its soldiers to prepare for a full closure of the West Bank following a deadly shooting in the occupied territory. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office said security forces had been instructed to cordon off the city of Hebron immediately. Loading
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