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World · October 23, 2026

Palestinian Gunmen Open Fire on Israelis in the West Bank, Officials Say

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On October 23, 2026, two Palestinian gunmen opened fire on Israeli soldiers at a checkpoint outside Hebron in the West Bank. Two Israeli soldiers, identified by some sources as Staff Sgt. Ron Yonatan Roytman and Sgt. Yuval Shai Svilem, were killed, and three others were wounded in the exchange of fire. Both gunmen were shot dead by Israeli forces. Following the incident, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered a closure of Hebron and a full lockdown of the West Bank, while vowing an aggressive military offensive. The attack occurred just four days before Israel's general election, where security has been a central issue.

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Reported across the spectrum

  • Two Israeli soldiers were killed in the shooting.
  • Two Palestinian gunmen were killed by Israeli forces.
  • The attack occurred at a checkpoint near the city of Hebron.
  • Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered a closure or lockdown of the West Bank.
  • The incident took place a few days before Israel's general election.

Reported by only some outlets

  • The gunmen were 27-year-old Hebron residents.
  • The soldiers killed were identified as Staff Sgt. Ron Yonatan Roytman and Sgt. Yuval Shai Svilem.
  • The gunmen were armed with an M16 rifle and a handgun.
  • The Israeli military began demolishing Palestinian buildings in Hebron following the attack.
  • Hamas claimed responsibility for the shooting.
  • The exchange of fire lasted approximately 20 minutes.

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