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Israel closes West Bank crossings for election day as crackdown intensifies

bbc.co.uk — October 25, 2026 at 06:01 AM UTC

Israel will close all West Bank land crossings and bar Palestinian workers from entering settlements during Tuesday's election, the military announced, amid an escalating crackdown following the killing of two Israeli soldiers. The restrictions, effective Sunday, include a ban on worker entry and exit across Judea and Samaria and the Jordan Valley, with exceptions for industrial zones. The move follows a major operation in Hebron, where homes and businesses have been demolished, displacing about 2,000 residents. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has threatened a "very big surprise" for the Palestinian Authority, while critics say the crackdown is election-driven. Thousands protested in Tel Aviv on Saturday, demanding accountability for the October 7, 2023 attack.

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