West Bank: after two soldiers are killed in Hebron, Benjamin Netanyahu orders a closure and announces a large-scale operation
the same fact, two accounts
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PortugalLisbon relays above all the European condemnation of the total lockdown of the West Bank, recalling the illegality of the colonies and the Israeli electoral context.
What each one tells
opposition
CanadaOttawa is first focusing on the security aspect: two soldiers killed in Hebron, a lockdown has been ordered and a large-scale operation announced by Netanyahou, just a few days before the Israeli election.
- Portugal
Electoral
the narrative places the lockdown order in the calendar of Israeli legislative elections.
Emphasis on the European voice
the article is organized around the statements of the Commission's spokesperson.
What the account puts first
CanadaBased on military sources
the account of the facts relies on the version of the Israeli army and the statement of the prime minister.
Omission of details
the accusation against Hamas is reported without any evidence provided in the text.
Headlines side by side
What each country's press ran as a headline, as published, in its original language. These headlines are not translated.
Portugal
Headlines from the 7 other countries
Australia
Brazil
Germany
France
- Benyamin Nétanyahou annonce une opération de grande ampleur en Cisjordanie occupée, après la mort de deux soldats israéliens dans une attaqueLe Monde
- Cisjordanie : cinq Israéliens tués dans une attaque, Benyamin Netanyahou ordonne le bouclage du territoire à l’approche des élections législativesSud Ouest
- Benjamin Netanyahu demande à l'armée de préparer le "bouclage" de la Cisjordanie après des tirs contre des...BFMTV International
Israel
United Kingdom
United States
- Israel orders ‘full lockdown’ of occupied West Bank after 2 soldiers killed in shooting attackNBC News
- Israel orders closure of West Bank after soldiers kill 2 men behind an alleged attackNPR
- Israel's Netanyahu vows major military operation, cordons off West Bank city after deadly attack on troopsCBS News