Middle East · 25 October 2026 to 29 October 2026 · 7 headlines · BBC News, France 24, The Straits Times
Israeli election-day closures of West Bank crossings
Israel closed all West Bank land crossings on election day, restricting Palestinian movement into and out of the territory. Officials framed the move as a security measure amid an escalating crackdown in the West Bank. No details on the duration of the closures or their effects on daily life were given.
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