Israel closes West Bank crossings for election day after Hebron attack

Israel will close all West Bank land crossings on Tuesday for its legislative elections, banning Palestinian workers from entering or exiting the occupied territory throughout election day, the military announced. The closure extends from Sunday through Monday for most areas, with exceptions for industrial zones and select approved locations. It follows the killing of two Israeli soldiers by Palestinian gunmen in Hebron earlier this week, prompting a wider military clampdown. Israeli forces have surrounded Hebron, demolished structures, and detained 20 people, with Palestinian reports citing over 200 families displaced in recent days. The IDF says operations target "terrorist infrastructure," while human rights group B'Tselem has condemned the displacement and urged international intervention.