Hebron, Oct. 24 -- An ongoing Israeli military operation in the West Bank city of Hebron has displaced around 1,500 Palestinians since Friday's shooting attack that killed two Israeli soldiers, according to Palestinian officials.
More than 200 families have been forced from their homes, with dozens spending the night outdoors, the official Palestinian news agency WAFA reported on Saturday, citing Hebron Governor Khaled Dudin.
The governorate has declared a state of emergency and is setting up a crisis management committee to assist displaced families.
Hebron Mayor Youssef al-Jaabari told WAFA that Israeli forces were preparing to displace another 2,500 people from two areas of the city.
The IDF did not immediately comment on the reporte...