Israel to restrict Palestinian Arab workers' entry, close land crossings on Election Day
In accordance with a situational assessment, it was decided that, starting Sunday and through Monday, Palestinian Arab workers will not be permitted to enter Israeli communities in Judea and Samaria and the Jordan Valley for work, with the exception of industrial zones and a limited number of other approved areas. Additionally, following a recommendation by the security establishment, the political echelon approved 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 throughout Election Day, on Tuesday, October 27, 2026.