Five Israelis wounded and two suspected Palestinian attackers killed in West Bank shooting
Five Israelis have been wounded and two suspected Palestinian attackers killed by Israeli security forces following a shooting in the occupied West Bank, Israeli officials say.
TL;DR
- Five Israelis were wounded and two suspected Palestinian attackers were killed by Israeli security forces.
- The incident occurred at a military checkpoint at the entrance to Hebron.
- Unverified footage showed an intense gun battle.
- Israeli authorities found a large quantity of ammunition in the attackers' vehicle.
- The attackers are believed to have intended a much larger attack.
- The event took place amid high tensions in the West Bank and days before Israel's general election.
- Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced a lockdown of Hebron and canceled campaign events.