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Israel Locks Down West Bank, Bars Permits Before Election
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- Israel's military imposed a West Bank lockdown ahead of Tuesday's national election.
- Most Palestinian work permit holders were barred from settlements on Sunday and Monday.
- The army sealed gunmen's homes, displacing about 2,200 Palestinians, including 300 children.
- Israeli forces arrested 40 Palestinians linked to Hamas or Islamic Jihad during raids at over 400 sites.
- Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir placed the IDF on highest alert.