Israel launches ‘limited counterterrorism’ op after 2 IDF troops killed in West Bank

The Israeli military has launched what it described as a "limited counterterrorism" operation in the Hebron area of the occupied West Bank following a shooting attack that killed two Israeli soldiers and wounded several others.The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) said on Friday that troops and other security forces had begun targeted searches to find and dismantle weapons and infrastructure linked to the attackers. They are also questioning suspects as part of the operation.In a post on X, the IDF said, "In response to the shooting attack in which 2 IDF soldiers fell, and several others were wounded, the IDF along with other security forces launched a targeted & limited counterterrorism operation in the Hebron area, from which the terrorists had emerged."The military said residents in areas where its forces are operating would be allowed to leave through three designated exit points."Following questioning and security screening.