War in the Middle East: Israel launches West Bank operations
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Oct 23, 2026, 01:10 PMNews
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Israel has launched West Bank operations following a Palestinian militant attack that wounded five Israelis, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordering a lockdown days before elections.
The attack occurred on Friday when Palestinian militants wounded five Israelis before being killed in a shootout with soldiers. The incident prompted Netanyahu to order a lockdown in the occupied West Bank, a significant security measure coming just days before Israeli elections.
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