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3 Israeli police officers killed in shooting attack west of Hebron

HEBRON – Ma’an – Three Israeli police officers were killed in a shooting attack targeting an Israeli police car near the Tarqumiya crossing, west of Hebron.

Hebrew sources reported that the perpetrators of the operation withdrew from the scene, and large forces of the Israeli army are pursuing them.

Later, the occupation forces closed Road No. 35, which connects Tarqumiya crossing to northern Hebron, and set up several checkpoints.

The occupation army imposed a siege on the western areas of Hebron, including Tarqumiya, Idhna, and Beit Ula.

This morning, the Israeli media witnessed extensive incitement campaigns calling on the occupation army to close and tighten the siege on Hebron.

The occupation army said that it found a car suspected of being used in the shooting operation, as it was found on the side of Road No. 35.

The occupation army stormed the town of Idhna, west of Hebron, as part of its search for the perpetrators of the operation.

Source: Maan News Agency