West Bank & Jerusalem

Smotrich orders demolition of Palestinian buildings near Hebron

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Published Friday, October 23, 2026 · 13:32 Jerusalem time

West Bank & Jerusalem

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Israel's far-right Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich has ordered Israeli forces to demolish numerous Palestinian buildings around Hebron's northern entrance, Middle East Eye reported. The demolitions follow a shooting incident in the area, according to Channel 12.

The order targets structures near the site of the incident, though further details on the shooting and the scope of planned demolitions were not immediately available.