Israel Restricts Palestinian Worker Entry to West Bank Settlements
Translated & summarized from IDF Spokesperson by baba
The Israeli military will prohibit Palestinian workers from entering settlements in Judea, Samaria, and the Jordan Valley starting Sunday, with limited exceptions. The political leadership has also approved a total ban on worker movement and the closure of all land crossings on election day, October 27, 2026, as part of a security assessment.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Palestinian workers will be banned from West Bank settlements starting Sunday.
- Exceptions are made for specific industrial and approved zones.
- A complete ban on worker movement and land crossing closures is approved for election day.
- The closures are scheduled for Tuesday, October 27, 2026.
- The measures are based on a security assessment and political echelon approval.
The Israeli military announced that effective Sunday, Palestinian laborers will be barred from entering workplaces in Judea and Samaria and the Jordan Valley, with exceptions for certain industrial zones and other approved areas. This measure is part of a security assessment.
Furthermore, following recommendations from the security establishment, the political echelon has approved a complete ban on the entry and exit of Palestinian workers throughout Judea, Samaria, and the Jordan Valley, including industrial zones. All land crossings will also be closed for the duration of election day, Tuesday, October 27, 2026.
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