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Israel orders West Bank closure after Hebron shooting kills two Palestinians
Two Palestinians were shot dead and five Israelis wounded near Hebron, after which Netanyahu ordered a cordon on the city and a full West Bank closure.
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3 stories on Palestinian Authority since 27 September 2026; the latest was published on 23 October 2026.
Key developments
- Israel orders West Bank closure after Hebron shooting kills two PalestiniansA shooting at a checkpoint near Hebron in the occupied West Bank wounded at least five Israelis, and Israeli forces killed two armed Palestinian men, according to AFP and the Israeli military.
- Israeli settlers torch mosque in occupied West Bank village of MukhmasIsraeli settlers set fire to a mosque in the occupied West Bank village of Mukhmas, as Colombia opened an embassy in occupied Jerusalem to Palestinian anger.
- Israel's Smotrich calls for war in the West Bank and annexation of parts of Gaza and LebanonIsrael's far-right finance minister urged war against the Palestinian Authority and annexing Gaza up to the 'yellow line' and Lebanon up to the Litani River.
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Israeli settlers torch mosque in occupied West Bank village of Mukhmas
Israeli settlers set fire to a mosque in the occupied West Bank village of Mukhmas, as Colombia opened an embassy in occupied Jerusalem to Palestinian anger.
Middle East
Israel's Smotrich calls for war in the West Bank and annexation of parts of Gaza and Lebanon
Israel's far-right finance minister urged war against the Palestinian Authority and annexing Gaza up to the 'yellow line' and Lebanon up to the Litani River.