Israel to close West Bank crossings on election day as crackdown escalates

BBC News Sunday 25 October 2026, 05:15 UTC 1 min read

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The Israeli Defense Forces announces restrictions on the movement of Palestinian workers in the run-up to Tuesday's election.

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