11.   The state also is bracing for a new round of military base closures that will idle more workers.

12.   But the Israeli military closure could reduce the numbers dramatically.

13.   Israel also is lobbying for the elimination of criticism of its military closures, which have prevented the Palestinians from getting to their jobs and selling their products.

14.   Israel also is lobbying for the elimination of criticism of its military closures, which have prevented Palestinians from getting to their jobs and selling their products.

15.   Islamic University reopens after military closure.

16.   Israel freezes negotiations with the Palestinians and imposes a military closure on the Palestinian territories, barring most Palestinians from entering Israel.

17.   The Palestinian economy has been crippled by the Israeli military closure of the self-rule territories imposed after suicide bombings in Israel in February and March.

18.   Israel has tightened its military closure of the territories in the run-up to the elections, fearing that Palestinian radicals are planning attacks to disrupt the polls.