Israeli Military Closes West Bank Crossings for Election Day

The Israeli military announced the closure of all land crossings with the West Bank for the duration of the Israeli election day, Tuesday, October 27, as part of security measures. Restrictions on Palestinian workers' movement will begin on Sunday. The military stated that Palestinian workers from the West Bank will be barred from entering their workplaces in Israeli settlements in the West Bank and the Jordan Valley from Sunday until Monday. These restrictions exempt industrial zones and a limited number of other pre-approved areas. On Tuesday, the measures will expand to prevent all worker entry and exit across the West Bank and Jordan Valley, including industrial zones, alongside the full closure of crossings. The decision was made based on a security assessment and approved by the political level. These measures coincide with an ongoing Israeli military operation in Hebron following Friday's attack that killed two Israeli soldiers. The military reported searching about 200 sites and arresting around 20 suspects, while the Hebron mayor reported a siege and demolitions of homes and shops.