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Israel to close all West Bank land crossings on election day

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In simple terms

After an attack that killed two Israeli soldiers on Friday, the Israeli military said all land border points between Israel and the occupied West Bank will be closed during Tuesday's election.

Earlier coverage

Earlier coverage on GreyNews

  1. Israel widens West Bank crackdown, displacing Hebron families after attackOct 25, 2026 · South China Morning Post
  2. ‘Israel needs a dramatic change’: Northern voters turn against NetanyahuOct 25, 2026 · The National
  3. Israel says closing all land crossings with West Bank on election dayOct 25, 2026 · Arab News
  4. Iran’s judiciary chief: Israel’s existence poses a threat to humanityOct 24, 2026 · Tehran Times
  5. Israel begins demolitions in West BankOct 24, 2026 · France 24

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