Palestinians return to ruined Hebron homes after Israel’s 10-day siege

Israeli forces withdraw from Hebron neighbourhoods, revealing extensive destruction.Published On 4 Nov 20264 Nov 2026About 3,300 Palestinians have returned to their homes in Hebron in the occupied West Bank after more than a week of forced displacement, but residents are now faced with a difficult cleanup as withdrawing Israeli forces left behind destruction in homes and neighbourhoods.The Ein Deir Bahha and al-Jalda neighbourhoods underwent a punishing 10-day assault after two Israeli soldiers were shot dead in the city on October 23. Two Palestinian suspects were also killed. Hundreds of Palestinian families were forced out of their homes, able to carry few belongings, and Israeli forces prevented any residents from returning.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemslist 1 of 3Israeli forces release Al Jazeera journalist in occupied West Banklist 2 of 3US midterms present a test for Republican redistricting in Texas and beyondlist 3 of 3Palestine weekly: Election deadlock meets West Bank sieges, Gaza killingsend of listOn Monday morning, Hebron Governor Khaled Dodin announced that families could finally access their properties after Israeli soldiers withdrew. But residents arrived to f...