Israeli Occupation Forces Impose Closure on Palestinian Cities in West Bank

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The Israeli occupation forces have imposed a closure on various Palestinian cities in the West Bank, following the Israeli attack on Iran. The restrictions have been put in place to remain in effect until further notice. Israeli settlements have been placed on high alert, and occupation forces have increased their deployment in the West Bank, according to Yedioth Ahronoth. The closure has affected several cities, including Nablus, Tulkarm, Qalqilya, Bethlehem, and Jericho, with occupation forces closing all entrances and checkpoints, isolating the cities and villages from each other and from other cities.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Israeli occupation forces have imposed a closure on Palestinian cities in the West Bank, affecting Nablus, Tulkarm, Qalqilya, Bethlehem, and Jericho.
  • The restrictions are expected to remain in place until further notice, with Israeli settlements on high alert and occupation forces increased in the West Bank.
  • The occupation forces have closed all entrances and checkpoints to the affected cities, including Nablus, Tulkarm, and Qalqilya, and Jerusalem's Ein El Sultan Bridge to Jericho.
  • Local sources reported that occupation soldiers fired live bullets at civilians and journalists at the Deir Sharaf checkpoint west of Nablus, but no injuries were reported.
  • The occupation forces have tightened their military measures around Qalqilya Governorate, with a military checkpoint at the southern entrance to Qalqilya preventing citizens from moving around.
  • The closure has affected several major checkpoints, including the Anab military checkpoint east of Tulkarm, the Jabara Bridge at the southern entrance to Tulkarm, and the Hamra checkpoint in the northern Jordan Valley.

Statistics:

  • 7 checkpoints in Nablus were closed, including Awarta, Beit Furik, Sarra, Al-Murabba'a, Deir Sharaf, Al-17, and Burin.
  • 2 gates of the Anab military checkpoint east of Tulkarm were closed.
  • 2 gates of the Jabara Bridge at the southern entrance to Tulkarm were closed.
  • A military checkpoint was set up at the southern entrance to Qalqilya, preventing citizens from moving around.
  • 10 entrances to Bethlehem Governorate were closed, including Al-Nashash, Al-Sidr, the western entrance to Beit Jala, Tuqu', Al-Shawawra Bridge, Ash-Ghurab, and others.

Sources:

  • Yedioth Ahronoth
  • Maan News Agency
  • Security sources
  • Local sources