Israel orders army to prepare to fully close West Bank

It comes following a shooting

CNN reported that two Palestinian gunmen open fired on an Israeli military checkpoint on Friday in the occupied West Bank.

Five people were injured in the attack with two of the people in critical condition.

Both gunmen were shot and killed, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said in a statement,

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed preparations for the operation in a social media: "I have just concluded a security assessment with the Minister of Defense, the IDF Chief of Staff, the Director of the Shin Bet, the National Security Advisor, and the Commander of the IDF Central Command.

"It appears that Hamas terrorists were planning a major attack aimed at murdering innocent civilians, as evidenced by the large quantities of weapons and ammunition discovered.

"Our brave soldiers thwarted this attack with courage and determination. I commend them for their actions and wish our wounded a speedy recovery.

"I have instructed the IDF and security forces to immediately cordon off the city of Hebron and take additional security measures to prevent terrorist attacks originating from Judea and Samaria.

"Our forces are operating with reinforcements to thwart terrorism and are carrying out extensive waves of arrests.

"We will pursue Hamas terrorists and those who sent them, wherever they are and at all times. You have nowhere to hide."