Israeli troops withdrew from Hebron on Monday, ending a 10‑day military operation that began after a Palestinian shooting attack killed two Israeli soldiers. The departure was confirmed by a statement from an Israeli military official reported by Xinhua, as the city’s residents started returning home following the withdrawal.
Confirmed: Xinhua reports the operation launched on 23 October, involved evacuation of Palestinian families, demolition of homes, widespread closures, the seizing of four weapons, demolition of the attackers’ homes and detention of dozens of suspects. The withdrawal occurred on Monday, with residents re‑entering their homes.
Unconfirmed: While Xinhua cites a decision by Defence Minister Israel Katz to end the operation on Sunday night and a military request to terminate the raid before the country’s parliamentary election, no other sources have confirmed these details or the specific timing of the decision. The details of who was detained and the exact numbers of arrests remain unverified beyond Xinhua’s report.
The operation’s 10‑day duration, the precise reasons for the shooting that killed the soldiers, and the longer‑term security implications in Hebron are still being assessed. As the withdrawal proceeds, officials and residents alike await additional verification and clarity on the operation’s outcomes.
