IDF prepares full closure in Judea and Samaria on Election Day

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The IDF is preparing to impose a full closure in Judea and Samaria on Election Day, which will be held on Tuesday. According to Arutz Sheva, on Sunday and Monday the entry of Palestinian workers into settlements in Judea, Samaria and the Jordan Valley will be prohibited, except for exceptional industrial zones. According to Israel Hayom, on Election Day the entry of Palestinian workers will be prohibited in all areas and all land crossings will be closed.

According to N12, the decision was made against the backdrop of an attack on Friday. According to Israel Hayom, the decision was made on the recommendation of the defense establishment and in the shadow of the military operation in Hebron following the shooting attack in which two soldiers were killed. According to Haaretz, the political echelon approved the ban on the entry and exit of Palestinian workers on Election Day and the closure of land crossings, and a closure was also imposed in the West Bank in previous election campaigns.