Breaking: Israel orders closure of West Bank following attack

ABC News (AU)

Published 23 Oct 2026, 7:18 pm·1 h ago·1 min read

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Israel has ordered its soldiers to prepare for a full closure of the West Bank following a deadly shooting in the occupied territory.

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