World · 2026-11-04 · Afternoon briefing

Hebron counts the cost of 11-day Israeli army raid

The Israeli army has concluded an 11-day operation in the West Bank city of Hebron, which began on October 23rd. Palestinian residents returning to their homes have reported widespread vandalism and looting. According to UNICEF, the raid displaced 483 families, comprising over 4,300 people, including 1,845 children. The military incursion followed a shooting in which two Palestinians killed two Israeli soldiers; the two assailants were also killed.

The economic toll on the city is substantial. The Hebron Chamber of Commerce and Industry estimated daily losses exceeded 12 million shekels ($3.8m). The operation saw 327 commercial establishments shut down and 15 facilities destroyed, leaving 1,350 people without their livelihoods. In one instance, a used-vehicle parts business was demolished after its owner was given one hour to evacuate; he claims losses of over 2.5 million shekels ($790,000).

At least 15 homes and facilities were demolished during the raid, including the homes of the two Palestinians who carried out the initial attack. Hebron's mayor, Yousef al-Jabari, stated that restoring the city to its normal state would require at least a month. A government committee is now assessing the full extent of the damage to private property.

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• IDF ends controversial 11-day Hebron operation that followed deadly shooting attack
• Displaced Palestinians Return To Damaged Homes As Israeli Military Withdraws From Hebron
• Israeli military withdraws from West Bank city of Hebron after 10-day operation
• Between the joy of return and shock over destruction: Hebron's residents find their homes vandalised after Israeli attack

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