Two gunmen killed in 20-minute firefight near Hebron; Israeli forces shut Ibrahimi Mosque

Two gunmen died in a 20-minute firefight with Israeli forces near Hebron on Friday, and Israeli forces closed the city's Ibrahimi Mosque.

• Two gunmen were killed after a 20-minute exchange of fire with Israeli troops at a checkpoint near Hebron, wounding five, including two in critical condition.
• Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir said soldiers' rapid response prevented a larger attack, and he approved a security cordon on Hebron with reinforced arrest operations.
• Israeli forces closed the Ibrahimi Mosque in Hebron, expelling worshippers and Waqf staff and custodians.
• The Palestinian Ministry of Awqaf condemned the closure as a continued policy of Judaization and urged UNESCO and the international community to intervene.