Israel to close West Bank crossings during its elections, ministry says

Israel said it would shut crossings in the occupied West Bank for the duration of its elections, according to BBC Arabic. The report said the vote was being held amid caution and tightened security measures, without giving further detail on which crossings were affected or how long they would stay closed.

It was not immediately clear how the closure would affect Palestinians who rely on the crossings for work, medical care or travel between West Bank towns. The report did not specify whether the restriction applied to all crossings or only some, nor whether any exemption would be made for emergency cases.