Israeli forces detain Palestinians in Hebron offensive as army seals city and Halhul after Oct. 23 attack killed two soldiers and wounded three

Israeli soldiers detained multiple Palestinians during a large-scale military offensive in Hebron, in the occupied West Bank. The operation followed a checkpoint attack on October 23 that killed two Israeli soldiers and wounded three others.

The Israeli army sealed off Hebron and nearby Halhul. Military officials said the offensive could last several days and include house-to-house searches and interrogations.