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Israeli military operation in Hebron displaces thousands
The UN human rights chief raised concerns of ethnic cleansing over Israel's operation in Hebron. More than 3,000 Palestinians have been forced from homes. Israel launched it after two soldiers were killed in an attack.
Why it matters
Mass displacement in the West Bank draws international criticism days before Israel's vote.
Background
Hebron is the West Bank's largest city, with a tense Israeli settler presence.
The story so far
- Settlers beat Palestinians and Washington Post journalist in West Bank
- Settlers attack olive harvesters and a US journalist
- Israeli settlers attack European diplomats in West Bank
- Israel arrests 10 after settler attacks on diplomats and US journalist
- Israeli police detain 10 after settler attacks on diplomats and journalist
- Israeli military detains about 80 volunteers at West Bank olive harvest
- Israel to end Hebron operation within days and close West Bank crossings
- Israeli military operation in Hebron displaces thousands
- UN warns of ethnic cleansing in Hebron
- Israel ends Hebron lockdown after about 10 days
- Israel withdraws from Hebron; Al Jazeera journalist detained
- Settlers attack Palestinians in West Bank; Hebron mosque closed
Sources
- France 24 ↗Oct 26, 1:59 PM ET
- Middle East Eye ↗Oct 26, 1:04 PM ET
- The Guardian ↗Oct 26, 3:00 AM ET
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