Israel to Close Gaza and West Bank Crossings for October 7th Remembrance
Translated & summarized from Hamal by baba
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- West Bank and Gaza crossings to close October 5th and 7th.
- Closures are in remembrance of the October 7th attacks.
- Defense Minister Israel Katz approved the IDF's recommendation.
- Exceptions will be granted for rare, approved cases.
- Essential health workers and those under court order may cross.
Defense Minister Israel Katz has ordered a general closure of the West Bank and the closure of the Gaza crossings on October 5th and October 7th. The decision, based on a security assessment and in light of the upcoming remembrance days for the October 7th attacks, was made following a recommendation from the IDF.
Exceptions to the West Bank closure will be granted only in rare circumstances and require approval from COGAT (Coordination of Government Activities in the Territories). Essential workers in the health sector from the West Bank will be permitted to cross, as will individuals whose passage is mandated by High Court rulings or for needs related to the seam zone.
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