Summary
Israel said it will close all land crossings with the West Bank on October 27, the day of its parliamentary election, and bar Palestinian workers from entering Israeli communities and industrial zones. The measures follow the killing of two Israeli soldiers near Hebron and a military operation that displaced about 2,000 residents, according to the article.Key Facts
- Israel announced that all land crossings with the West Bank will close on election day, October 27.
- The Israeli army said Palestinian workers would be barred from entering Israeli communities, the Jordan Valley and industrial zones from Sunday.
- Palestinian gunmen killed two Israeli soldiers and wounded three others at a checkpoint near Hebron.
- Israeli forces displaced about 2,000 residents in Hebron, according to the article.
- Defence Minister Israel Katz said residents would not be allowed to return until Israel had dealt with Hamas-related issues in Hebron.
- The Israeli army said it operated in 40 areas across the West Bank over Friday and Saturday and detained about 40 suspects.
- The Palestinian Authority called for international pressure on Israel to protect residents affected by the military operation.
- Israel's parliamentary election is scheduled for October 27.
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