Hebron:Israeli occupation forces withdrew today from several neighborhoods in the city of Hebron after an 11-day offensive. The forces had been occupying areas including Al-Jalda and Ein Deir Bahha, among others. Residents have begun returning to their homes following the withdrawal.
According to Palestine news & Information Agency – WAFA – English, the Civil Defense has urged citizens to adhere to safety guidelines in the aftermath of the forces' withdrawal. Residents are advised to avoid touching suspicious objects or entering damaged buildings until they have been inspected. The public is also asked to facilitate the work of Civil Defense teams and explosive ordnance disposal units, and to closely monitor children, the elderly, and people with disabilities.
The offensive in Hebron has displaced or affected more than 3,300 residents, particularly in the Al-Jalda and Ein Deir Bahha areas. It has resulted in the demolition of 15 homes and facilities, causing significant damage to the local economy and infrastructure and disrupting the educational process.
A statement issued by the Hebron Municipality yesterday reported that occupation forces demolished 15 homes and facilities and forced the closure of 327 shops in the city. The direct daily economic losses from the offensive have exceeded 12 million shekels, approximately 3.8 million US dollars. The municipality estimates the total infrastructure damage at over 6 million shekels, or 1.9 million US dollars, with losses in the health and environmental sectors reaching approximately 500,000 shekels, around 160,000 US dollars.
Additionally, around 80,000 students have been unable to attend school due to the ongoing aggression, which has now entered its tenth day.