BREAKING: Two Israeli soldiers were killed in an attack in the occupied West Bank that

By: AP

Published: 2026-10-23T16:00:40.932064Z

Last Updated: 2026-10-24T14:05:33.644735Z

Category: World

The incident occurred amid heightened tensions and recurring violence across the territory.

Israeli military officials said the soldiers were killed during an attack, but did not immediately provide further details about the circumstances or identify the suspected assailants.

The army reported that both gunmen were killed, though it was not immediately clear whether they died during an exchange of fire with Israeli forces or under other circumstances.

Authorities had not released the soldiers’ identities pending notification of their families.

The West Bank has experienced a sharp increase in deadly confrontations and attacks in recent years, with Israeli military raids, armed Palestinian groups and settler violence contributing to a volatile security environment.

Further details, including the location of the attack and the identities of those involved, were expected as investigators examined the scene.