Israel has declared a full blockade on the occupied West Bank following a shooting incident at a military checkpoint in Hebron that resulted in the deaths of two Israeli soldiers. Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu stated that Israel is preparing for a large-scale operation. The Israeli military reported killing two Palestinian suspects and demolishing a three-story building in Hebron. The blockade will close nearly 1,000 checkpoints and crossings in the West Bank, affecting millions of Palestinians. Mustafa Barghouti, Secretary-General of the Palestinian National Initiative, stated that incitement by Israel's far-right ministers has worsened the situation and warned that collective punishment would lead to an "explosion."