West Bank Closure Ordered for Sukkot Holiday Amid Security Concerns
Translated & summarized from Ynet by baba
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- West Bank closure ordered for Sukkot holiday.
- Palestinian laborers barred from settlements.
- Essential workers are the only exception.
- IDF recommended the closure.
- Standard security measure during holidays.
The West Bank will be placed under a general closure during the Sukkot holiday and its intermediate days (Chol HaMoed), following a recommendation from the Israel Defense Forces (IDF). Defense Minister Israel Katz announced the directive, instructing the IDF to implement the closure. Under this order, Palestinian laborers will be prohibited from entering settlements in Judea and Samaria, with exceptions only for essential workers. No exceptional permits will be granted.
This measure is a standard procedure, as a similar closure is typically imposed in the region during the High Holy Days. It is important to note that the entry of non-essential Palestinian laborers into Israel has been restricted since October 7.
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