Katz Orders Crossings Closure Amid Rise in Settler Attacks
Israel agreed to impose a complete lockdown on the West Bank and Gaza Strip crossings on October 5 and 7, coinciding with the upcoming third anniversary of the October 7, 2023 attack. This decision was made based on a security assessment and at the recommendation of the army, aiming to restrict Palestinian movement and entry during these two days, with limited exemptions for healthcare workers and judicial cases. The measures are to be strictly enforced during periods of heightened security risk. Meanwhile, the West Bank has seen an escalation in settler attacks against Palestinians and their property, with the deaths of more than 30 Palestinians since the beginning of the year, including assaults on farmers and olive trees. Politically, there is increasing support for policies to bolster Israeli control over Palestinian territories, with a rise in assaults and tensions in preparation for the anniversary. Additionally, occupation forces have killed Palestinian leaders in Gaza to destroy their missile capabilities. Ongoing disagreements remain over the future of political and security arrangements between the sides. According to figures, more than 1,300 Israeli security personnel have been killed since the start of the war, while Palestinian losses in Gaza have exceeded 74,000 killed, with hundreds of thousands injured.
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