2,200 RESIDENTS EVACUATED: Israeli Forces Press Multi-Day Hebron Operation
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Israeli forces have launched a multi-day operation in Hebron, named "Roar of Judah," after a terrorist attack that killed two IDF soldiers and wounded three. The Israeli military says the operation targets Hamas-linked infrastructure in the city. So far, troops have searched about 200 sites and detained 10 suspects, and they have prepared the homes of the attackers for demolition. Around 2,200 residents have evacuated as the operation continues.
Hebron has seen several large Israeli operations this year, including a wide-scale one in January in the Jabal Johar neighborhood that, according to the IDF, searched about 350 structures and detained 14 people wanted for terror-related activity. Israel says demolishing attackers' homes deters future attacks, while Palestinians and human rights groups have long called the practice collective punishment. The evacuation of thousands of residents is also likely to draw attention to the humanitarian impact on ordinary families. Most of the details about the attack and the suspects come from Israeli military statements, and independent confirmation may take time. For now, many are asking how long the operation will last and what comes next.