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Israeli army imposes closure on West Bank, restrictions on prayer at Al-Aqsa |
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Friday, 9 January 2009Bethlehem – Ma’an – Israeli Defense Minister Ehud Barak decided to impose a total closure on the West Bank beginning on Thursday.
The closure is in effect until midnight on 10 January, according to an announcement by the Israeli army.
The decision means that Palestinians from the West Bank will not be able to travel to their workplaces or visit friends and family in Jerusalem or inside Israel.
The army also imposed restrictions on Palestinians hoping to attend the Friday prayer at the Al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem. For men, only those over 50 and holders of Israeli-issued ID cards will be allowed to enter. No restrictions were applied to women. |
Friday, 9 January 2009
Ma'an News
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