The IDF announced that it had sealed the homes of the two terrorists responsible for Friday’s attack that left two soldiers dead.

Demolition of the homes near the site of a terrorist attack near Hebron in Judea had already begun just hours after the shooting took place, fulfilling Prime Minister Netanyahu’s promise to “destroy” the attackers’ neighborhood and take “extensive action” in Judea and Samaria. These were not the homes of the attackers but installations that were deemed to be illegal.

Two Arab terrorists had approached a military checkpoint near Hebron, sparking a 20-minute gun battle that left two Israeli soldiers dead and three wounded. The slain soldiers were identified as Staff Sgt. Ron Yonatan Roytman, 23, from Ashkelon, and Sgt. Yuval Shai Svilem, 20, from Hod Hasharon, both of whom served in the 775th “Ari” Battalion of the Home Front Command’s Search and Rescue Brigade.

The terrorists, who were both shot dead, have been identified as Mohammad Jaaba and Firas Jaaba. According to Israeli policy, the homes of terrorists are demolished following deadly attacks, and sealing the home is a measure the IDF takes before the demolition is set to take place, which can take several months as the case winds its way through the court system.

Central Command chief Maj. Gen. Avi Bluth approved the order to seal the homes, according to the IDF, and the military said it “intends to continue to advance the process of demolishing their homes.”