Israel chokes West Bank movement amid Jewish holiday
Israel chokes West Bank movement amid Jewish holiday Israeli forces have stepped up restrictions on Palestinians in the occupied West Bank during the Jewish holiday of Sukkot, blocking roads, limiting movement and causing hours-long waits at checkpoints. The army has blocked entrances to several towns and villages with iron gates and earth mounds, including on secondary roads, since the Jewish…
During the Jewish holiday of Sukkot, Israeli forces have intensified restrictions on Palestinians in the occupied West Bank, severely limiting movement and causing lengthy delays at checkpoints. Since Sukkot commenced on September 25, the army has blocked entrances to numerous towns and villages using iron gates and earth mounds. This comprehensive closure of the West Bank is expected to persist until the holiday concludes on October 3.
Checkpoints have been heightened across the region, with the Atara and Ein Siniya checkpoints north of Ramallah, as well as the Jaba' checkpoint northeast of Jerusalem, standing out for their particularly long wait times, especially during peak hours. Such delays significantly impede the movement of Palestinians between villages, towns, and cities, resulting in substantial traffic jams on routes that thousands of Palestinians traverse daily.
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