Israel Imposes West Bank Lockdown and Gaza Border Closures for October 7 Anniversary
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- West Bank and Gaza crossings to close October 5-7.
- Closures mark the anniversary of the October 7 attacks.
- Exceptions for essential workers and court-ordered passage.
- Decision based on IDF security assessments.
Defense Minister Israel Katz has ordered a general closure of the West Bank and the closure of crossings with the Gaza Strip on October 5 and 7. The decision comes in anticipation of the one-year anniversary of the October 7 Hamas attacks and is based on security assessments. During the lockdown, exceptions for crossings in the West Bank will be granted only in rare cases and require approval from the Coordinator of Government Activities in the Territories (COGAT). Entry will be permitted for essential healthcare workers from the West Bank, as well as for individuals whose passage is mandated by the Supreme Court or for needs related to the seam zone. The recommendation for the closures was made by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF).
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