Israel Restricts Palestinian Worker Entry to West Bank Ahead of Elections
Translated & summarized from Srugim by baba
Israel will prevent Palestinian workers from entering Judea, Samaria, and the Jordan Valley from Sunday through Monday, with exceptions for some industrial zones. The political echelon approved the ban, which, along with closed crossings, will be in effect on election day, October 27, 2026. The security establishment is preparing for a critical period.
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- Palestinian workers banned from West Bank communities Sunday through Monday.
- Entry to specific industrial zones will remain permitted.
- Full ban on worker movement across Judea, Samaria, and Jordan Valley approved.
- All land crossings will be fully closed during the election period.
- Restrictions will be in effect on election day, October 27, 2026.
The Israeli security establishment is preparing for a critical period, with the IDF Spokesperson announcing that Palestinian workers will be barred from entering Israeli communities in Judea and Samaria and the Jordan Valley starting Sunday and continuing through Monday. Exceptions will be made for entry into industrial zones and a few other specifically approved areas. Furthermore, based on security recommendations, the political echelon has approved a complete ban on the entry and exit of Palestinian workers from all of Judea, Samaria, and the Jordan Valley, including their industrial zones. This restriction, along with the full closure of all land crossings, will be in effect throughout election day on Tuesday, October 27, 2026.
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