Netanyahu orders continued siege of Hebron (Al-Khalil) despite Israeli army chief's objections and 'limited military achievements' —— Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and War Minister Israel Katz have ordered the military to continue its sweeping assault on occupied Hebron (Al-Khalil), rejecting a recommendation by Israeli army chief Eyal Zamir to end it, according to a report by Israeli outlet Ynet published on Monday. The assault, launched after two Israeli soldiers were killed in a shooting operation, has involved mass searches, arrests, the forced displacement of Palestinian residents, and the demolition of structures. Yet according to the report, Israeli occupation forces have uncovered only a limited number of weapons, with no significant stockpiles found, prompting military officials to question the justification for prolonging the operation. According to Ynet, the Israeli military has warned of legal complications arising from keeping Palestinians away from their homes for extended periods, particularly given the lack of substantial, so-called military achievements. Security officials have also cautioned that prolonged operations could provoke further attacks and instability. Nevertheless, Netanyahu and Katz have insisted on continuing the operation, arguing that the large-scale military presence serves as a deterrent and exerts psychological pressure on Palestinians. The disagreement, unfolding just one day before Israel's elections, exposes the political leadership's determination to maintain its military grip on Hebron despite objections from its own army chief.