‘A disaster zone’: Hebron is under full Israeli siege, mayor says

Middle East EyeOctober 24, 2026By Bilge Kotan

‘A disaster zone’: Hebron is under full Israeli siege, mayor says Israel i forces have sealed off all entrances to Hebron in the occupied West Bank and forcibly displaced around 2,200 Palestinians from their homes, Mayor Yousef Jaabari told Middle East Eye on Saturday evening. “Hebron is now a disaster zone. The occupation has closed all entrances to the city. No one can enter or leave,” Jaabari said, accusing Israel of imposing collective punishment following a deadly shooting on Friday. Two…

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