2 Palestinians killed after 20-minute gun battle with Israeli occupation forces in Hebron

HEBRON, Oct. 23 (YPA) – Two Palestinians were killed on Friday following a gun battle with Israeli occupation forces that lasted more than 20 minutes in Hebron, south of the occupied West Bank. Two Israeli soldiers were also killed and four others injured in the shooting attack.

The Palestinian Shehab News Agency reported that the two attackers continued firing at Israeli soldiers for more than 20 minutes, while Israeli forces were unable to determine the source of the gunfire during the exchange.

Following the attack, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu convened an emergency security meeting to discuss its aftermath, amid heightened security following the deaths and injuries among Israeli soldiers.

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