Israel to Close West Bank Crossings on Election Day, Plans ‘Jenin Model’ in Hebron

Israeli authorities announced on Sunday that all land crossings with the West Bank will be closed on Tuesday, the day of the Knesset elections.

The closure will coincide with voting for Israel’s parliament. The announcement did not specify how long the restrictions would remain in place or whether any exceptions would apply.

Meanwhile, the Israeli army is continuing a large-scale military operation in Hebron, in the southern West Bank.

Israel also intends to apply what it calls the “Jenin model” in Hebron. No details were provided on what that approach would involve or how it would affect the ongoing operation.