Five Israelis wounded in Hebron checkpoint shooting
By The BriefBrief
Five Israelis were wounded and two suspected Palestinian attackers were killed by Israeli security forces after a shooting at a military checkpoint at the entrance to Hebron in the occupied West Bank. The Israeli military said ammunition was found in the attackers’ vehicle and assessed that they had intended a larger attack on nearby Route 35 before encountering the checkpoint.
WHO:Two suspected Palestinian attackers and Israeli security forces
WHAT:A shooting at a military checkpoint near Hebron wounded five Israelis, and Israeli security forces killed two suspected attackers.
WHEN:Reported Oct 23, 2026 at 5:44 AM ET
WHERE:Hebron, West Bank
WHY:The Israeli military said the gunmen had intended to carry out a larger attack on nearby Route 35 but opened fire at the checkpoint after encountering it.
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