Israel Closes All West Bank Land Crossings and Restricts Palestinian Workers on Election Day Following Hebron Attack

On October 25, 2026, the Israeli Defense Forces announced the complete shutdown of all land crossings with the West Bank and a total suspension of Palestinian worker movement for the October 27 parliamentary election.

* The catalyst: The security lockdown follows an October 23 shooting near Hebron that killed two Israeli soldiers and wounded three others, triggering an operation that displaced roughly 2,000 residents. * The operational freeze: Movement restrictions bar Palestinian workers across the West Bank and Jordan Valley, extending to all industrial zones and commercial entry points. * The post-election posture: Officials indicated that border access will be reassessed for reopening after the vote, though municipal emergency declarations and local commercial closures remain active.

Watch for whether cross-border transit resumes post-election or transforms into extended operational checkpoints that disrupt Levant-linked logistics.