March 25, 2013

JERUSALEM (JTA) — The Israel Defense Forces have imposed a general closure of the West Bank through the end of Passover.

The closure went into effect at midnight on Sunday and will remain into effect until Tuesday night, according to a statement from the IDF.

The closure was ordered by the minister of defense in accordance with situation assessments in the IDF, the statement said.

Those in need of medical attention or humanitarian aid, or exceptional case, will be allowed to leave the West Bank with the authorization of the Civil Administration, according to the IDF.

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