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Israel orders closure of West Bank after soldiers kill 2 men behind an alleged attack

NPR · Oct 23, 2026, 9:40 AM UTC

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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Business · Sky News

Israel orders army to prepare to fully close West Bank after 'thwarting terror attack'

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World · BBC News

Five Israelis wounded and two suspected Palestinian attackers killed in West Bank shooting

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Society · Global News

Australian lawmaker loses both legs after alleged vehicle attack

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Society · NPR

U.S., Israel may attack Iran post-elections. And, SpaceX and Tesla consider merging

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World · Nikkei Asia

Japan's regional banks in merger talks to form largest in nation's west

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