Israeli operation displaces 1,200 Palestinians in West Bank

An Israeli military operation in the West Bank has displaced 1,200 Palestinians following the killing of two soldiers, drawing criticism from the Palestinian Authority as "collective punishment." The operation in Hebron's Al-Jaladah and Ein Deir Baha neighbourhoods aims to search for militants and weapons, with the military stating it will carry out demolitions. Hebron's municipality head reported around 1,300 more people face losing their homes, and approximately 70 Palestinians have been arrested. Local officials allege the operation is politically motivated ahead of Tuesday's parliamentary elections, where polls suggest Netanyahu's coalition may lose its majority. Residents report widespread demolitions of shops, homes, and roads, with some claiming they have no connection to the attackers.