Israel will close all land crossings into and out of the occupied West Bank for its general election, while imposing restrictions on Palestinian workers entering the West Bank from Sunday through Monday. This follows recent security measures including a lockdown in Hebron and forced evictions of Palestinians from their homes.
Key points
Israel is escalating security measures ahead of its general election.: Israel is escalating security measures ahead of its general election.
The closures and restrictions are part of ongoing efforts to maintain control in the occu…: The closures and restrictions are part of ongoing efforts to maintain control in the occupied territories.
The actions reflect tensions and heightened security concerns in the West Bank.: The actions reflect tensions and heightened security concerns in the West Bank.
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Israel to close occupied West Bank crossings over election
25 October 2026 22:19 GMT
Israel will close all land crossings into and out of the occupied West Bank on Tuesday for its general election, the Israeli army said.
The military said it would also bar Palestinian workers from entering most areas of the West Bank from Sunday through Monday.
The announcement came a day after Israeli forces imposed a lockdown in Hebron and forcibly evicted thousands of Palestinians from their homes.
Gaza's Islamic University has suspended classes for the remainder of the week as the death toll from Israeli strikes in the region has risen to eight. The university has also reported that at least seven people have been killed in the air strikes, including three security guards.
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