Israel has instructed its army to prepare for a full closure of the West Bank, following a deadly shooting in the occupied territory. The order comes from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office, which said security forces were told to immediately cordon off the city of Hebron and prepare to close all of the West Bank starting on Friday.
Army response to the shooting
The Israeli army said it killed two gunmen and thwarted a "terror attack" that injured several people. The incident prompted the swift security response and the decision to seal off the area.
Closure ahead of elections
The closure is set to begin just days before Israel's general election, scheduled for Tuesday. This will be the first election since the war in Gaza began three years ago.
Further details are expected as the situation develops.
