Approximately 2,000 Palestinians were forcibly displaced from Hebron amid a military operation, with critics calling it an 'ethnic cleansing campaign.'
Displacement in Hebron
Approximately 2,000 Palestinians were forcibly displaced from Hebron, a city in the occupied West Bank, following a military operation. The displacement occurred after an armed attack that resulted in the deaths of two Israeli soldiers.
Netanyahu's statement
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced his intention to "destroy this place and completely transform it" in response to the attack. His remarks were widely interpreted as signaling a significant escalation in the military operation in Hebron.
Human rights concerns
Human rights advocacy organizations have condemned the situation as an "ethnic cleansing campaign." They argue that the displacement and the stated intent to "completely transform" Hebron represent a systematic effort to alter the demographic composition of the area.
RFI's attempt to follow a resident
RFI, a French international news agency, attempted to follow one of the displaced residents in his effort to return home. The agency's coverage highlights the personal impact of the military operation on the local population and the challenges faced by those seeking to return to their homes.