Two Israeli soldiers killed in West Bank checkpoint attack

Two Palestinian gunmen shot and killed two Israeli soldiers at a military checkpoint near Hebron on October 23. Three other soldiers were wounded in the attack. Israeli forces shot and killed both gunmen.

Hebron is a city in the West Bank where Israeli soldiers and settlers have a strong presence. Violence between Israeli forces and Palestinian armed groups has been frequent there.

After the attack, Israeli military and security officials announced a military operation in the area. They said the operation would last several days. Its goals include finding and destroying what they call "terrorist infrastructure," taking weapons, and questioning suspects. Israeli leaders have also announced plans to demolish buildings and move some residents out of the area.