Israel seals off Palestinian territories for Passover

Israel has closed off the West Bank and Gaza for at least a week for the Jewish Passover holiday.

Israel has closed off the West Bank and Gaza for at least a week for the Jewish Passover holiday.

The move came a day after Gaza militants attacked a vital crossing, raising the possibility of a large-scale Israeli offensive within weeks.

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