Israeli Army Withdraws from Hebron After Operation Displacing Thousands of Palestinians
The Israeli military has ended its 10-day siege of Hebron following an operation that left around 80,000 students unable to attend school.
The Israeli army has withdrawn from Hebron after an operation that displaced thousands of Palestinians, according to reports. This move comes after a 10-day siege that saw significant disruption to daily life in the West Bank city, which is home to approximately 800,000 people.
The operation was triggered by the deaths of two Israeli soldiers near Hebron on October 23, reportedly shot by two Palestinians. In response, the Israeli military launched a series of actions that included demolishing 15 homes and structures, disrupting 4,000 factories, and causing direct economic losses exceeding 12 million shekels per day due to shop closures.
Hebron Mayor Youssef al-Jaabari announced that schoolchildren and university students could now return to their institutions, with five universities having been closed during the siege. Around 80,000 students were unable to attend school during the period of the siege, highlighting the significant impact on education.
Palestinian security forces have taken full control of the area following the Israeli withdrawal, marking a shift in local governance and security arrangements. The operation underscores the ongoing tensions and complexities in the region, particularly in the West Bank city of Hebron, which serves as the main economic center of the occupied territory.
What We Know
- The Israeli army withdrew from Hebron after an operation. 12
- The siege lasted for 10 days. 2
- Two Israeli soldiers were killed in late October, leading to the operation. 1
- Two Palestinians allegedly shot and killed two Israeli soldiers near Hebron on October 23. 2
- Palestinian security forces took full control of the area after the Israeli withdrawal. 2
- Around 80,000 students in Hebron were unable to attend school due to the siege. 2
- Direct economic losses exceeded 12 million shekels per day due to shop closures. 2
- The operation disrupted 4,000 factories. 2
- Israeli forces demolished 15 homes and structures during the siege. 2
- The operation took place in the West Bank city of Hebron. 1
- Hebron Mayor Youssef al-Jaabari stated that schoolchildren and university students could return to their institutions. 2
- Five universities were closed during the siege. 2
- About 800,000 people live in the Hebron governorate. 2
- Hebron is the main economic center of the occupied West Bank. 2
Verification report
Likely accurate — probability of truth 69%, weighted across 16 claims from 2 independent outlets.
- confirmed The Israeli army withdrew from Hebron after an operation. (85%)
- likely The siege lasted for 10 days. (71%)
- likely Two Israeli soldiers were killed in late October, leading to the operation. (71%)
- likely Two Palestinians allegedly shot and killed two Israeli soldiers near Hebron on October 23. (71%)
- likely Palestinian security forces took full control of the area after the Israeli withdrawal. (71%)
- likely Around 80,000 students in Hebron were unable to attend school due to the siege. (71%)
- likely Direct economic losses exceeded 12 million shekels per day due to shop closures. (71%)
- likely The operation disrupted 4,000 factories. (71%)
- likely Israeli forces demolished 15 homes and structures during the siege. (71%)
- unverified Over 3,000 Palestinians were displaced during the operation. (50%)
- unverified Approximately 3,300 Palestinians were displaced or affected by the siege. (50%)
- likely The operation took place in the West Bank city of Hebron. (71%)
- likely Hebron Mayor Youssef al-Jaabari stated that schoolchildren and university students could return to their institutions. (71%)
- likely Five universities were closed during the siege. (71%)
- likely About 800,000 people live in the Hebron governorate. (71%)
- likely Hebron is the main economic center of the occupied West Bank. (71%)
Sources
- France 24 — Israeli army withdraws from Hebron after operation displaces thousands of Palestinians
https://www.france24.com/en/middle-east/20261102-israeli-army-withdraws-from-hebron-after-operation-displaces-thousands-of-palestinians - Al Jazeera — Hebron governor says Israeli forces withdraw from city after 10-day siege
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/11/2/hebron-governor-says-israeli-forces-withdraw-from-city-after-10-day-siege?traffic_source=rss