Israel orders West Bank and Gaza crossing closures for October 5 and 7

Israel Defense Ministry West Bank closure Gaza crossings October 7 anniversary security lockdown

Israel Defense Minister Israel Katz has ordered a total closure of the West Bank and the shutdown of all crossings into the Gaza Strip on October 5 and 7. The decision follows security assessments and military recommendations as the region approaches the third anniversary of the October 7, 2023, attacks.

In the West Bank, movement will be strictly restricted. Exceptions are limited to essential health workers, cases involving obligations to the Israeli Supreme Court, and specific needs related to the security buffer zones. All such exceptions require prior approval from the Coordinator of Government Activities in the Territories (COGAT).

Regarding the Gaza Strip, the closure of crossings means that no humanitarian aid will be delivered to the enclave on the specified dates. While the delivery of aid will pause, the collection of aid that has already arrived at the Kerem Shalom crossing is expected to continue according to schedule.

The announcement comes amid heightened security tensions and a high Palestinian death toll in Gaza, which has reached 74,228 according to the Gaza Ministry of Health.

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COGAT · Gaza Strip · Israel · Israel Defense Forces · Israel Defense Ministry · Israel Katz · West Bank · Yisrael Katz

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[○ 1 SOURCE] Israeli forces arrested 15 Palestinians, including a male and female journalist.
[● 8 SOURCES] Israel Defense Minister Israel Katz ordered a total closure of the West Bank and Gaza crossings on October 5 and 7. www.albiladpress.com · ch23.com · zmnfm.ps · almanartv.com.lb · s.alwakeelnews.com · +2 more
[● 8 SOURCES] The closure is based on military recommendations and security assessments related to the third anniversary of the October 7 attacks. www.albiladpress.com · ch23.com · zmnfm.ps · almanartv.com.lb · s.alwakeelnews.com · +2 more
[● 6 SOURCES] Exceptions in the West Bank are limited to essential health workers, Supreme Court obligations, and contact zone needs. www.albiladpress.com · ch23.com · zmnfm.ps · s.alwakeelnews.com · fakti.bg
[● 2 SOURCES] The death toll in Gaza has reached 74,228 since the start of the war. www.albiladpress.com · s.alwakeelnews.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] No humanitarian aid will be delivered to the Gaza Strip on October 5 and 7. fakti.bg