Israel seals off occupied Palestinian territories for Jewish holiday

Wednesday, 28 February 2018 6:52 PM [ Last Update: Wednesday, 28 February 2018 6:55 PM ]

Israeli forces arrest a Palestinian protester near the Huwara checkpoint, south of Nablus, in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, on December 13, 2017, as protests continue in the region amid anger over US President Donald Trump's recognition of Jerusalem al-Quds as Israel’s capital. (Photo by AFP)

Mona Kandil
Press TV, Ramallah

The Israeli military has imposed a four-day closure of the West Bank and the Gaza Strip for a Jewish holiday known as Purim. The closure started at Tuesday midnight and will continue until midnight Saturday. This means people living in the West Bank, who have Israeli-issued permits, are not allowed to enter Jerusalem al-Quds or the areas occupied in 1948.

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