Netanyahu announces wide-scale West Bank operation after Hebron attack

Israeli forces have begun a wide-scale West Bank operation, with Netanyahu ordering evacuations and a full closure after a shooting attack near Hebron.

• Israeli forces began a wide-scale military operation in Hebron, imposed a siege on the city, and closed the West Bank on Friday.
• Netanyahu announced the army will evacuate residents, search neighborhoods, and demolish infrastructure in areas the attackers came from.
• Netanyahu blamed Hamas for the attack and said Israel will pursue its operatives anywhere and anytime.
• Palestinian sources reported Israeli forces arrested Al-Aqsa Mosque preacher Sheikh Khaled Abu Juma after Friday prayers.