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Sunday, September 28, 2008 - Page updated at 04:05 PM

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Israel closes off Palestinian territories

The Israeli military says it is imposing a closure on the West Bank and Gaza Strip to coincide with the Jewish New Year holiday.

JERUSALEM —

The Israeli military says it is imposing a closure on the West Bank and Gaza Strip to coincide with the Jewish New Year holiday.

The military says the closure goes into effect early Monday and would be lifted late Wednesday, depending on security considerations.

It means Palestinians are banned from entering Israel until the closure is lifted. The statement said exceptions would be made for "those in need of humanitarian and medical aid," as well as several categories of workers and officials.

Such closures during Jewish holidays are routine, explained as necessary to prevent Palestinian attacks.

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