Israel sealed off the West Bank and Gaza Strip during a Muslim holiday following warnings of possible terror attacks. Israeli officials originally had planned to allow Palestinians to enter Israel during Eid al-Adha, which begins Tuesday, but reversed the decision after receiving the warnings.
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