Israel seals West Bank, tightens Gaza restrictions ahead of elections

Israel imposed a comprehensive closure on the West Bank, evacuated parts of Hebron, and intensified restrictions on Gaza as its election campaign concluded. The measures are a standard security protocol during Israeli elections, but the scale and timing signal heightened tensions. The impact on Palestinian movement and potential for escalation remains uncertain.

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