Israel launches ‘large-scale’ military raid in occupied West Bank’s Hebron

Al JazeeraCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete by Al Jazeera StaffJanuary 19, 2026 at 01:07 PM

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On January 19, 2026, the Israeli military launched a large-scale operation in Hebron, a Palestinian city in the occupied West Bank. Hundreds of soldiers, backed by armored vehicles, raided the southern districts, imposing a curfew and effectively paralyzing the area. According to a joint statement by the Israeli army and Shin Bet, the operation aims to thwart terror infrastructure and confiscate weapons in the Jebel Johar area. Al Jazeera reported that the military is installing new metal barriers and closing roads with cement blocks, raising concerns about further division of the city. The raid is taking place near the Ibrahimi Mosque, following recent Israeli actions to limit Palestinian authority over the site. The army has warned that the operation will continue for several days.

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