Jerusalem Daily: Israel to ‘lock down’ occupied West Bank

Al Jazeera Friday 23 October 2026, 17:30 UTC 1 min read

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Jerusalem Daily: Netanyahu orders a ‘full lockdown’ of the occupied West Bank NewsFeed Jerusalem Daily: Israel to ‘lock down’ occupied West Bank Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu orders a “full lockdown” of the occupied West Bank following a shooting in Hebron, while National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir expands settlers’ access to firearms. Meanwhile, questions emerge over the UN’s role at Gaza’s Rafah crossing. Al Jazeera’s Marah Rayan brings us the latest from Palestine and...

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