Israeli army claims 2 soldiers killed in occupied West Bank shooting

The Israeli army claimed Friday that two soldiers had been killed and three others seriously wounded in a shooting attack in the city of Hebron, the southern occupied West Bank, Anadolu reports. The army’s statement came hours after two Palestinians were killed in a shootout with Israeli forces following allegations that they had opened fire at Israeli occupiers in Hebron, wounding five. Three other soldiers were also moderately wounded, according to the army. READ: Israeli army detains 11 international activists supporting Palestinian olive harvest in West Bank Following the reported shooting, the Israeli army announced a full closure of Hebron and several surrounding towns. The occupied West Bank, including East Jerusalem, has witnessed an escalation in Israeli military operations and occupier […]