Key facts
- Two suspected Palestinian attackers were killed by Israeli forces.
Five Israelis were wounded and two suspected Palestinian attackers were killed by Israeli security forces following a shooting at a military checkpoint near Hebron on Friday. The Israeli military said a large quantity of ammunition was found in the attackers' vehicle, suggesting an intent for a larger-scale attack.

The attack occurred in a region with heightened tensions and just days before Israel's general election, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu campaigning on security. The discovery of a large quantity of ammunition suggests a potentially larger planned attack.
Five Israelis were wounded and two suspected Palestinian attackers were killed by Israeli security forces following a shooting at a military checkpoint at the entrance to the city of Hebron on Friday. Unverified footage shared on social media showed an intense gun battle between soldiers and the gunmen. The Israeli military stated that a large quantity of ammunition was found in the attackers' vehicle, indicating an intention for a more significant attack. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced a lockdown of Hebron and canceled campaign events for his Likud party. Hamas praised the attack but did not claim responsibility.
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