Israeli forces turn Hebron homes into military posts amid lockdown
Israeli forces have converted Palestinian homes in Hebron into military barracks and observation posts following a deadly attack on an army base. The operation has resulted in the forced displacement of over 2,600 residents, including many vulnerable individuals.
Why it matters
The mass displacement and repurposing of civilian homes highlight the escalating humanitarian crisis and security tensions in the occupied West Bank.
Evictions, raids and outpost expansion continue across the occupied West Bank amid heightened tensions.
x whatsapp-stroke copylink google Add Al Jazeera on Google info An Israeli soldier stands in a Palestinian home after evacuation, in Hebron, in the Israeli-occupied West Bank on October 24, 2026 [Mussa Qawasma/Reuters] By Al Jazeera Staff and Anadolu Published On 25 Oct 2026 25 Oct 2026 Israeli forces have turned Palestinian homes in the city of Hebron into barracks and observation posts after forcing residents to leave, as a military operation in the southern occupied West Bank continues, the Palestinian news agency Wafa has reported.
They took over homes in the Khallat Manna and Dahiyat al-Zaytoun areas of southern Hebron to use them as barracks, and forced residents from homes in other neighbourhoods to use the properties as observation posts, Wafa said on Sunday, citing sources.
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