Three Israeli police officers were killed in a shooting attack near Hebron in the occupied West Bank, which Israel attributes to suspected Palestinian militants. The incident occurred at a military checkpoint when armed assailants opened fire on their vehicle. In response, Israel has intensified military operations across the West Bank, particularly targeting Hamas and Islamic Jihad militants, citing a rise in attacks against Israelis. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu condemned the attack and reiterated Israel's commitment to combat terrorism, while Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich called for pre-emptive strikes against militants. The situation in the region has escalated following the outbreak of war in Gaza, with over 648 Palestinians reportedly killed in recent Israeli military actions. Hamas praised the attack as a response to the ongoing conflict but did not formally claim responsibility.