Israel's military has begun a process to demolish the homes of Palestinians accused of involvement in the killing of two Israeli soldiers in the occupied West Bank. Military sources said raids were under way at the suspects' homes in Tal village, near Nablus, following the incident last Friday. The report was published on July 26, 2026.

Israeli military spokesperson Lieutenant Colonel Ella Waweya said the operation was intended to temporarily seal the houses as an initial step toward demolition. Destroying the homes of Palestinians accused of deadly attacks is a longstanding Israeli policy. International human rights organizations have strongly criticized the measure, describing it as collective punishment and a clear violation of international law.

Four Palestinians and two Israeli soldiers were killed in violent clashes southwest of Nablus last Friday involving Palestinians, Israeli forces and illegal settlers. Palestinian sources said the violence began after settlers attacked the besieged village of Tal, near the illegal Havat Gilad settlement. Local and security sources said settlers fired at Palestinians trying to protect their homes. The Israeli military gave a different account, saying troops were deployed after reports of an attack on Israelis visiting the area.