Israel will close all West Bank land crossings during the elections on Tuesday. The Israel Defense Forces announced a ban on the entry and exit of Palestinian workers throughout Judea and Samaria and the Jordan Valley, including industrial zones, as well as the closure of all land crossings on Tuesday.
Palestinian workers are barred from entering all settlements, though most would also be restricted from entering settlements starting Sunday, except for industrial zones and a limited number of other areas. Before the Hamas-led attack on 7 October 2023, more than 100,000 Palestinian workers were permitted to enter Israel.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced a major operation on Friday following an attack on a checkpoint where two Palestinian gunmen killed two Israeli soldiers. The gunmen were killed during the attack, which also left three other Israeli soldiers injured.
The Israeli military has been demolishing businesses and homes in Hebron while cordoning off the city to heavily restrict the movement of its 200,000 residents. Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz said about 2,000 residents had been displaced by the operation.
Thousands gathered in Tel Aviv on Saturday for a large anti-government demonstration organised by the October Council. The October Council stated, "Three days before the election, we will hold the culminating event marking three years of struggle to uncover the truth, demand accountability, and establish a state commission of inquiry."
