Israeli soldiers shot and killed two suspected gunmen on Friday morning after they opened fire at a checkpoint near the city of Hebron in the occupied West Bank. The attack left five Israelis injured, all of whom are reportedly in their 20s, including two who are in critical condition.
In response, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered a full lockdown and closure of the occupied West Bank. Netanyahu stated that the army prevented what could have been a major attack.
The military reported that the two assailants were allegedly carrying a large quantity of ammunition in their vehicle. The incident took place days before national elections.