Israel to close occupied West Bank crossings as Hebron lockdown continues
Summary
Israel said it will restrict Palestinian workers from entering most areas of the occupied West Bank from Sunday through Monday and close all crossings on Tuesday, the day of its general election. The measures follow a lockdown and raids in Hebron after an attack that killed two Israeli soldiers and two Palestinian gunmen; Israeli officials say about 2,000 people have been displaced, while Hebron’s mayor put the figure at 2,200.Key Facts
- The Israeli army announced the worker restrictions and Tuesday closure of crossings.
- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered a full lockdown of the occupied West Bank after the attack.
- Two Israeli soldiers and the two Palestinian gunmen were killed in Friday’s attack on an Israeli army reserve base.
- Defence Minister Israel Katz said about 2,000 people had been displaced from Hebron.
- Hebron Mayor Yousef al-Ja’bari said 2,200 people had been forced from their homes and described the city and nearby villages as under a complete blockade.
- The Palestinian Authority called for international pressure and described Israel’s actions as collective punishment.
- The Israeli military said its operation would last several days; Netanyahu said he was planning a large-scale operation.
- Israel’s general election is scheduled for Tuesday, and Netanyahu is seeking another term.
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