Israel orders closure of West Bank after soldiers kill 2 men behind an alleged attack
Israeli soldiers shot and killed two men who the military said had launched an attack near the city of Hebron in the occupied West Bank on Friday morning.
NPR reports: Israeli soldiers shot and killed two men who the military said had launched an attack near the city of Hebron in the occupied West Bank on Friday morning.
At least five people were injured, including some critically.
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