Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz ordered the imposition of a "general closure" in the occupied West Bank from September 27 until the conclusion of the Jewish holiday of Sukkot, expected on the night of October 3.
"Under this directive, Palestinian workers will not be allowed to enter the settlements of Judea and Samaria during the Sukkot holiday," the Defense Ministry said in a statement.
The measure, however, will not prevent the entry of workers performing essential jobs.
The decision was recommended by Israeli Army Intelligence
According to the statement, Katz's decision was adopted in accordance with a recommendation from the Intelligence branch of the Israeli Army.
The entry into Israel of Palestinian workers not performing essential occupations has been prohibited since the Hamas-led attacks of October 7, 2023, so the new measure will especially affect those working in Israeli settlements in the West Bank, considered illegal under international law.
The Jewish holidays, which began two weeks ago with the New Year, are perceived by Israeli security officials as periods of heightened tension and greater risk of attacks.
Over the past two weeks, three attacks by Palestinians against Israelis have been recorded, leaving one civilian dead and one soldier in serious condition. The latter is the son of the Israeli ambassador to the State...
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WorldIsraeli Defense Minister Israel Katz ordered the measure from September 27 until the night of October 3. During that period, Palestinian workers will not be allowed to enter the settlements, except for those performing essential jobs. Israel imposes "general closure" in the West Bank until October 3 for the Sukkot holiday Ayman Nobani CommentsIsraeli Defense Minister Israel Katz ordered the imposition of a "general closure" in the occupied West Bank from September 27 until the conclusion of the Jewish holiday of Sukkot, expected on the night of October 3."Under this directive, Palestinian workers will not be allowed to enter the settlements of Judea and Samaria during the Sukkot holiday," the Defense Ministry said in a statement. The measure, however, will not prevent the entry of workers performing essential jobs. Israel imposes "general closure" in the West Bank until October 3 for the Sukkot holiday. In the image, Israel Katz. SEBASTIAN SCHEINER Decision was recommended by Israeli Army IntelligenceAccording to the statement, Katz's decision was adopted in accordance with a recommendation from the Israeli Army's Intelligence branch. The entry into Israel of Palestinian workers not performing essential jobs has been prohibited since the Hamas-led attacks of October 7, 2023, so the new measure will especially affect those working in Israeli settlements in the West Bank, considered illegal under international law. The Jewish holidays, which began two weeks ago with the New Year, are perceived by Israeli security officials as periods of heightened tension and greater risk of attacks. Over the past two weeks, three attacks by Palestinians against Israelis have been recorded, leaving one civilian dead and a soldier seriously wounded. The latter is the son of the Israeli ambassador to the United States, Yechiel Leiter. Israel imposes "general closure" in the West Bank until October 3 for the Sukkot holiday. In the image, an Israeli soldier. According to the United Nations, 41 Israelis, including civilians and members of the security forces, have been killed in Palestinian attacks or during Israeli military operations in the West Bank since October 7, 2023. In parallel, according to data from the Israeli NGO B'Tselem, Israeli forces and settlers have caused the deaths of more than 1,100 Palestinians in the occupied West Bank, including East Jerusalem, since that date. More on:IsraelWest BankMiddle EastConflict