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Israel to Close West Bank Land Crossings on Election Day

Priya SinghSource: thehindu.com
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Israel to Close West Bank Land Crossings on Election Day
Israel to Close West Bank Land Crossings on Election DaySource: thehindu.com
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Israel announced on Sunday that it will close all land crossings with the West Bank on October 27, the day of the election, amid a hardening stance on militancy after Palestinian gunmen killed two soldiers in the territory. Palestinians will not be allowed to enter Israeli communities for work, and a ban on entry and exit of Palestinian workers will be enforced. The move comes as Prime Minister Netanyahu vows to exact a heavy price for the attack.

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