IDF evacuates 407 Hebron households in 2,649-person displacement

The Israeli military has displaced 2,649 people from 407 households in the Hebron area, according to data released on Monday. The figures come from the official Support and Relief Committee, which tracks conditions in Ein Deir Bahha, Al-Jilda, Khillet Al-Magharbeh, Farsh Al-Hawa, and surrounding neighborhoods.

The evacuation followed a terror attack on Friday by Ahmad and Hamouda Al-Jabar, who killed two Israeli soldiers and wounded several others. The Israeli Defense Forces responded by establishing new checkpoints and ordering the removal of residents from specific zones. Riad Khamis, spokesperson for the Support and Relief Committee, stated that the military did not provide ample time for families to pack their belongings.

The displaced population includes 1,109 children under the age of 18, with 180 of those children under the age of two. The group also contains 218 elderly residents, 115 pregnant or postpartum women, 28 people with disabilities, and 162 individuals living with chronic illnesses. Khamis reported that 168 households have no safe accommodation available, forcing some families to sleep outdoors or crowd into relatives' homes.

Milena Ansari, director of Physicians for Human Rights Israel's Palestinian Territory Department, warned that the disruption creates an emergency for those with chronic conditions. She noted that diabetes, hypertension, kidney disease, and cancer require regular treatment that is interrupted by arbitrary closures. Ansari said that displacement separates patients from their medications, doctors, and medical records, turning manageable conditions into emergencies.

Khamis said the committee identified 231 households needing food supplies and 129 needing medicines. Additionally, 107 households requested baby formula and diapers, while 126 sought shelter. Other requests included clothing, mattresses, blankets, and psychological support. He described the situation as a difficult humanitarian reality, with families struggling to obtain basic necessities.

The committee stated that residents received only notices and demands to leave, with no direct communication from the military regarding the duration of the operation. Khamis said there were no guarantees concerning when residents would be allowed to return. He added that authorities made no specific arrangements to facilitate the evacuation of elderly, disabled, or sick residents.

The Israeli military has not yet responded to a request for comment on the allegations. The displacement remains in effect, with 168 households still lacking a safe place to stay.