Five Israelis wounded in West Bank shooting; two suspected attackers killed
Five Israelis were wounded in a shooting near Judea Junction in the southern West Bank on Friday, and Israeli forces killed two suspected attackers, four days before Israel's general election.
Five Israelis were wounded in a shooting near Judea Junction in the southern West Bank on Friday. Two suspected attackers were killed. The Israeli military said its soldiers killed two of the assailants.
The BBC reports the attack came four days before Israel's general election, at a time of heightened tensions in the West Bank. The New York Times also noted the timing, saying the election is days away.
The New York Times, citing officials, describes the attackers as Palestinian gunmen. It says health workers reported the five wounded. Fox News says the IDF killed the two suspected gunmen.
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- Fox NewsTwo suspected gunmen killed after shooting wounds 5 Israelis in West BankFri, Oct 23, 4:05 AM EDT
- The New York TimesPalestinian Gunmen Open Fire on Israelis in the West Bank, Officials SayFri, Oct 23, 5:28 AM EDT
- BBC NewsFive Israelis wounded and two suspected Palestinian attackers killed in West Bank shootingFri, Oct 23, 5:44 AM EDT
- PBS NewsHourIsraeli military says 2 soldiers were killed in the West Bank attack that also left 2 gunmen deadFri, Oct 23, 11:06 AM EDT
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- Fri, Oct 23, 5:40 AM EDT, 2 outlets: Five Israelis wounded in West Bank shooting; two suspected gunmen killed