Jericho: The Israeli occupation forces have continued to tighten their military measures around the Jericho Governorate as they have been besieging it since last night. Security sources in Jericho told WAFA that the occupation forces are continuing to tighten the military measures at the main and bypass roads and entrances to the city of Jericho. According to Palestine News and Information Agency - WAFA, the occupation soldiers closed the iron gates erected at the city's four entrances and prevented citizens from entering or exiting the city, causing severe traffic congestion and obstructing the movement of travelers to and from Jericho.