Bethlehem: Israeli occupation forces re-closed the iron gate at the entrance to the village of Marah Rabah, south of Bethlehem, on Thursday.
According to Palestine News and Information Agency - WAFA, the occupation forces closed the gate again after having temporarily opened it for approximately two hours earlier that morning. The gate had remained closed since February 28, impacting the daily lives of the villagers.
The sources further reported that since February 28, the occupation forces have consistently closed several iron gates leading to the southern Bethlehem countryside and to the city of Hebron. These closures include the Nashash gate at the southern entrance to Bethlehem, along with the gates of villages such as Al-Manshiyya, Marah Rabah, Jorat al-Sham'a, and Umm Salmuna. The closures have significantly restricted the movement of residents between neighboring villages and towns, preventing them from reaching the city center and accessing essential services.
