Israel has banned Palestinian laborers from entering West Bank areas, including the Jordan Valley, following a recent raid in Hebron. This ban includes industrial zones and other approved areas, affecting work permits, land crossings, and election day access.
Key points
Israel has imposed restrictions on Palestinian laborers entering West Bank areas.: Israel has imposed restrictions on Palestinian laborers entering West Bank areas.
This move follows a recent raid in Hebron.: This move follows a recent raid in Hebron.
The ban includes industrial zones and other approved areas.: The ban includes industrial zones and other approved areas.
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Israel restricts entry of Palestinian labourers to West Bank areas
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