Israel Orders General Closure in West Bank and Gaza Ahead of October 7th Anniversary
Translated & summarized from Kikar HaShabbat by baba
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- West Bank and Gaza to be under general closure on Oct 5th and 7th.
- Decision made due to security assessments and Oct 7th anniversary.
- IDF increasing readiness and reinforcing forces.
- Exceptions for passage to be granted in rare cases.
- Closure aims to prevent security incidents and ensure safety.
Defense Minister Israel Katz has ordered a general closure of the West Bank and the closure of Gaza crossings on October 5th and 7th. The decision, based on security assessments, comes in response to the upcoming anniversary of the October 7th attacks. The military, the IDF, is increasing its readiness and reinforcing forces across various fronts, mirroring measures taken during past holidays and sensitive security events. The closure aims to prevent security incidents and ensure the safety of civilians and forces. Exceptions for passage in the West Bank will be granted only in exceptional cases, subject to the approval of the Coordinator of Government Activities in the Territories (COGAT). Essential health sector workers from the West Bank will be permitted to cross, as will those covered by state commitments to the High Court of Justice (Bagatz) or for needs related to the seam zone. The closure is expected to remain in effect during the commemoration days and will be lifted based on ongoing security assessments.
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