Israeli forces withdraw from Hebron after 10-day operation

Israeli forces have withdrawn from the city of Hebron in the southern West Bank. Hebron Governor Khaled Dudin said homes had been demolished, infrastructure damaged and business activity disrupted. The operation lasted 10 days and forced thousands of Palestinians to leave their homes, AnewZ reported.

Dudin said on Monday, November 2, that Palestinian security forces had regained full control of the area after Israeli forces withdrew. He said families forced to leave their homes could return. Local authorities and security personnel are monitoring conditions and working to ensure residents can return safely.

The Israeli military launched the operation on October 23, following an incident in which two Israeli soldiers were killed and three others wounded in an attack by two Palestinians. Israeli forces later killed both attackers.

During the operation, Israeli troops restricted movement into and out of Hebron and nearby villages. Palestinian homes in the Al-Calda and Ayn Deyr Baha neighborhoods were seized and turned into military posts.

The military operation involved forced displacement and the demolition of homes and other structures. Commercial premises and local infrastructure were also damaged.

According to the Hebron Governorate, more than 3,300 Palestinians were displaced or otherwise affected by the operation. Most were residents of the two neighborhoods.

The governorate said 15 homes and other structures were demolished during the operation. It also reported damage to the local economy and infrastructure, as well as disruption to education.

Dudin said Palestinian authorities were working with security forces to monitor the situation and create safe conditions for displaced residents to return.