Why Israel’s latest assault on Hebron is so significant for the West Bank

Israeli forces imposed a lockdown on Hebron after a Friday morning shooting at a checkpoint in the Farsh al-Hawa area killed two soldiers; the two Palestinian suspects were also killed. The Palestinian Prisoner’s Society says at least 47 Palestinians have been detained since Friday, while about 2,500 people have been forced out of the city. Dozens of Palestinian buildings have been targeted for demolition, and some homes have been converted into military posts and barracks. Troops also raided the Ein Deir Bahha neighbourhood, forcing families to flee their homes without belongings.