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IDF to impose closure on West Bank ahead of Pesach
By Haaretz Service
Tags: Israel News, IDF, West Bank 

The Israel Defense Forces announced Monday it was to impose a general closure on the West Bank at midnight ahead of the upcoming Jewish holiday of Pesach.

The closure will be lifted at midnight on Saturday, April 18th, the army said. It noted that the lifting of the closure would be carried out in accordance with security assessments.

In a communique, the IDF said it regarded the holiday, which begins on Wednesday evening, as a highly sensitive time.
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"Accordingly, the IDF will increase its alertness in order to ensure the safety of the citizens of Israel, while preserving, to the best of its ability, the daily life of the Palestinian population," the communique said.

People in need of medical treatment will still be permitted to cross into Israel, the IDF said. It added that the passage of humanitarian aid as well as medical personnel, NGO members and other officials would be authorized by the IDF District Coordination and Liaison offices.

In addition, the army said, commercial crossings will remain open for the passage of supplies into the West Bank.
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