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Israel imposes week-long comprehensive closure on West Bank
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Israeli authorities have imposed a comprehensive closure on the occupied West Bank, closing border crossings for one week, citing the Jewish holidays, according to Palestinian media reports. Measures include tightened restrictions on Palestinian movement. The announcement is drawing criticism online, with commentary accusing Israel of using the holidays to justify further restrictions on Palestinians in the occupied territory.
Why now: The closure restricts movement for Palestinians at a sensitive moment, prompting rapid spread of the announcement and criticism of the occupation authorities.
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