Overview
- The operation began after an attack from Hebron in which two alleged assailants killed two Israeli soldiers and were themselves killed, prompting Israel to launch a large anti‑terror campaign.
- Palestinian Governor Chalid Dudin and reporting from news agencies say Israeli troops have withdrawn and Palestinian security forces now control the city while journalists saw residents returning to damaged homes.
- UN agencies and local officials say the operation displaced more than 3,000 people, left many houses and shops wrecked, and forced about 250,000 pupils in nearly 700 schools into distance learning for safety.
- Israeli military statements say soldiers searched hundreds of homes, detained several suspects and seized weapons and equipment, and UN reports say troops also used some residential buildings as military posts.
- Local leaders warn of steep economic harm with daily losses estimated at roughly €3.5 million and aid groups and authorities saying immediate recovery and humanitarian assistance are needed as tensions in the West Bank remain high.