The operation was expected to continue for several days, according to a statement cited by The Hindu and reporting by the South China Morning Post. The action was launched by Israel’s military, with the two publications agreeing on the expected duration.
The South China Morning Post reported that Israel’s military said the operation included searches and building demolitions. The available reporting does not specify the areas targeted, the number of searches or demolitions, or whether there were additional casualties.
The operation came days before Israeli elections in which security was a key focus, according to The Japan Times and the South China Morning Post. The South China Morning Post also reported that Benjamin Netanyahu and his right-wing allies visited the scene of the attack and pledged a harder line on security.
The supplied reports establish the operation’s launch, its expected multi-day duration and its immediate connection to the killing of two soldiers. They do not identify the gunmen or provide further details about the soldiers’ deaths.