Ramallah: Israeli occupation forces continued for the second consecutive day to enforce strict restrictions across the occupied West Bank, closing checkpoints and entrances to cities, towns, and villages, severely restricting Palestinian movement.
According to Palestine News and Information Agency - WAFA, Israeli troops intensified their presence in the Ramallah governorate by closing multiple checkpoints and metal gates in both directions. Areas affected included the gates of Atara, Rawabi, Yabrud, Turmus Ayya, Sinjil, Nabi Saleh, Aboud, Deir Abu Mash'al, and Beit Ur. Additionally, the northern entrance of Al-Bireh city and the entrance to Ein Sinya were closed in one direction, affecting outgoing traffic.
In Salfit province, similar measures were implemented as the northern entrance to the city of Salfit and the entrance to the town of Deir Ballut were shut down. This pattern of closures extended to Bethlehem, where the main road leading to the villages of Battir and Nahalin, as well as Husan and Wadi Fukin, were blocked with iron gates. Further closures were reported in areas such as Al-Khadr, Al-Sidr, Al-Jam'iya, and others. A military checkpoint set up in the Aqabat Hasna area exacerbated traffic congestion.
Hebron was not spared, with checkpoints and closures reported at Ras al-Jura, Sa'ir, Nabi Yunis, Al-Fahs, Zeif, Halhul Bridge, Bani Na'im, Tarqumiya, and Al-Arroub. The enforcement of these restrictions has significantly impacted the daily lives of Palestinian residents, limiting their mobility and access to essential services and resources.
