Israel orders army to prepare full closure of West Bank as tensions soar after shooting

BREAKING Urgent manhunt underway as man shot near Royal Artillery Barracks in London 1792758339.092 Israel orders army to prepare full closure of West Bank as tensions soar after shooting It comes after five Israelis were wounded in a shooting attack in the West Bank earlier today Sign up to the World News Newsletter Email address Sign up I agree to receive updates and information about my account, the GB News Community, and related products and services from GB News. By signing up you agree to the Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy and Community Rules. Thank you for signing up! See the latest from GB News here . Choose GB News on Google - add us as a preferred source Choose GB News Support GB News Champion free speech and independent journalism while unlocking exclusive benefits. Support us Israel has told its army to prepare for a full closure of the West Bank, Benjamin Netanyahu has confirmed. The Israeli Prime Minister held an assessment with security chiefs this morning, and confirmed a "closure on the city of Hebron and to prepare for a full lockdown across all of Judea and Samaria starting today". It comes as five Israelis were wounded this morning after the IDF thwarted a "terror attack" in the West Bank. The IDF said two Palestinian gunmen were killed in the returning fire. They have since been identified as Mohammad Jaaba and Firas Jaaba, both 27-year-old residents of Hebron, according to Israeli security officials. TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say They are both believed to be from the same family. According to the IDF, the men are understood to have arrived at Hebron by car at around 7.30am this morning. They were then engaged in a shootout at a military checkpoint, injuring five Israelis. Two remain in a critical condition. Israel has told its army to prepare for a full closure of the West Bank, Benjamin Netanyahu has confirmed | REUTERS The army said an M16 rifle and a handgun along with multiple rounds of ammunition had been recovered. Roadblocks and closures in nearby Palestinian towns are now in place. The IDF confirmed they have now launched "offensive counterterrorism operations in the Hebron area" and will continue the raids in "additional areas". LATEST WORLD NEWS 'Sinn Fein backed Adolf Hitler to spite Britain in WW2', Irish PM claims Advert telling grandparents to get consent before hugging grandchildren pulled after sparking fury Ukrainian soldier forced to cut his OWN LEG off after spending 70 weeks stranded before drone rescue Five Israelis were wounded after the IDF thwarted a 'terror attack' in the West Bank earlier today | REUTERS Two Israelis remain in a critical condition | REUTERS The Israeli Prime Minister wrote on X: "I have just concluded a situation assessment with the Minister of Defense, the Chief of the General Staff, the Head of the Shin Bet, the Head of the National Security Council, and the Commander of Central Command. "I commend our heroic fighters who acted with determination and prevented a major terrorist attack, and I wish a speedy recovery to our wounded. "I have instructed the IDF and the security forces to immediately impose a closure on the city of Hebron and to prepare for a full lockdown across all of Judea and Samaria starting today. "Our forces are operating with enhanced strength to thwart terrorism and are carrying out extensive waves of arrests. "We will pursue Hamas terrorists and their dispatchers everywhere and at all times. You have no safe haven." Speaking to the media following today's attack, Israel's National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir called for the dismantling of the Palestinian Authority | REUTERS Speaking to the media following today's attack, Israel's National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir called for the dismantling of the Palestinian Authority. "We have to act before it’s too late. The Palestinian Authority must be dismantled and demilitarized, and its terror infrastructure wiped out completely," he said. There is no immediate suggestion of any involvement from the Palestinian Authority in today's shooting. 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