Palestinian families displaced as Israeli forces demolish Hebron homes, local officials say

Image gallerySkip image galleryImage source, ReutersImage caption, Wreckage was seen around the site of Friday's shooting following demolitions by Israeli forcesImage source, ReutersImage caption, Bulldozers began demolitions on Friday afternoonImage source, AFP via Getty ImagesImage caption, Photos of one of the suspected gunmen in Friday's attack were shared by AFP news agencySlide 1 of 3, Sandy land around checkpoint. Wreckage in the distance. , Wreckage was seen around the site of Friday's shooting following demolitions by Israeli forcesHebron's Mayor Youssef al-Jaabari said the operation had been centred on the Ein Deir Baha and Farsh al-Hawa neighbourhoods, and targeted homes, businesses, industrial sites and infrastructure.He said dozens of families had been forced to spend the night outside, with some told to leave without taking their vehicles, while homes were marked for demolition with spray paint.He added that he believed the military planned to displace a total of 2,500 people from about 0.35 sq km of urban land. The city's governor and deputy mayor meanwhile said at least 200 families had been displaced.Friday's shooting came during a tense time for the region, with I...