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 would be closed on Tuesday, the day of the Knesset elections.

The announcement sets the closure for the parliamentary vote, which is due to take place two days after the decision was made public.

The crossing restrictions come as the Israeli army continues 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.