Israeli siege on Hebron forces more than 530 families from their homes Israeli forces forced more than 530 Palestinian families from their homes in Hebron in the West Bank during a city-wide blockade, according to residents and local accounts. More than 1,000 children and 200 toddlers are among the displaced, while residents say Israeli soldiers have attacked people trying to return for essential items or medicine. The closure began last week after two Palestinian men allegedly shot and killed two Israeli soldiers near a military checkpoint.

Israeli siege on Hebron forces more than 530 families from their homes Israeli forces forced more than 530 Palestinian families from their homes in Hebron in the West Bank during a city-wide blockade, according to residents and local accounts. More than 1,000 children and 200 toddlers are among the displaced, while residents say Israeli soldiers have attacked people trying to return for essential items or medicine. The closure began last week after two Palestinian men allegedly shot and killed two Israeli soldiers near a military checkpoint.