Hebron Lockdown Ordered: Netanyahu plans full West Bank closure; attack heightens election fears

In response to a recent shooting near Hebron, Israel has enacted a total closure of the occupied West Bank, citing rising security concerns as the Israeli elections approach. Israel has directed its military to prepare for a complete closure of the occupied west bank on Friday following a deadly shooting incident near the city of Hebron that left several people injured.Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office said security forces had been instructed to immediately seal off Hebron and make arrangements to shut down the entire west bank from Friday, according to news agency AP.The orders followed an announcement by the Israeli military that its forces had killed two gunmen and foiled what it described as a “terror attack”.Two gunmen killed, at least five injuredIsraeli soldiers shot dead two men who the military alleged had carried out an attack near Hebron in the occupied west bank on Friday morning. At least five people were injured, some of them critically.According to the army, the two men were armed with an M16 rifle and a handgun. The military said its forces had prevented an attack targeting Israeli civilians but did not disclose the alleged target or identify the de...