Israel launches collective punishment campaign in Hebron after two soldiers killed

Benjamin Netanyahu and ministers promise demolitions and forced displacement after deadly gunfight

Israel has launched a campaign of collective punishment against Palestinians in Hebron after gunmen killed two Israeli soldiers and injured three near a checkpoint outside the city.

Benjamin Netanyahu announced a siege on Hebron and neighbouring Halhul and said residents of the gunmen’s home neighbourhoods would all be forced out. He promised mass demolitions of homes.

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