Hebron governor says Israeli forces withdraw from city after 10-day siege
Israeli forces have withdrawn from Hebron in the southern occupied West Bank after a 10-day siege, according to Governor Khaled Dudin.
Governor Khaled Dudin announced on Monday that Israeli forces have withdrawn from the city after a 10-day siege. "Palestinian security forces have taken full control of the area following the Israeli withdrawal," he stated.
The governor confirmed that families who had been forced to leave their homes during the operation could now return. "Relevant authorities and Palestinian security forces are monitoring developments on the ground and working to provide the necessary conditions for residents to return safely," he said.
Operation aftermath
The Israeli military imposed the siege on October 23 following a shooting attack by two Palestinians that killed two Israeli soldiers and wounded three others. Israeli forces later killed the two attackers.
During the 10-day operation, Israeli forces imposed closures on the city and surrounding villages, seizing Palestinian homes in some areas and converting them into military posts. The operation also involved forced displacement, demolitions of homes, and damage to infrastructure.
More than 3,300 Palestinians were displaced or otherwise affected, particularly in Al-Jalda and Ein Deir Baha, while 15 homes and other structures were demolished, according to the Hebron Governorate.
Local impact
The governorate reported that the operation caused significant damage to the local economy and infrastructure, disrupting education and daily life for thousands of residents. The full extent of the damage and the timeline for complete recovery remain unclear.
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