Israel Imposes West Bank Lockdown Ahead of Sukkot Holiday
Defense Minister Israel Katz has ordered a general closure of the West Bank, effective immediately and lasting through the Sukkot holiday and its intermediate days. The measure, implemented upon the recommendation of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), will prevent Palestinian laborers from entering Israeli settlements in the West Bank during this period. Exceptions will be made for essential workers entering industrial zones, provided they meet security guidelines set by the Central Command. No exceptional permits will be granted, except for those mandated by court orders.
The decision comes amid heightened security readiness across all fronts in anticipation of the holiday period. The IDF has reinforced its forces in various sectors, bolstering defenses. Regular battalions will remain on alert throughout the holiday period, ready for rapid deployment, alongside reserve brigade commands. Additional forces, including those from the Maglan unit, will be deployed to the Central Command.
This heightened security posture follows a period of increased operational activity. In recent days, the IDF and Shin Bet jointly eliminated Mohammed Abu Alwan, identified as Hamas's head of finance, in a precise operation in Khan Yunis. The article also notes the elimination of Sahar Sakr, identified as the driver of the motorcycle on which Noa Argamani was abducted, in Nusayrat.
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