Defense Minister Israel Katz accepted the military’s recommendation and ordered a full closure of the Judea and Samaria checkpoints and the sealing of Gaza Strip crossings on October 5 and 7, based on security assessments.
Exceptions in Judea and Samaria will be approved only by the Coordinator of Government Activities in the Territories (COGAT). Movement will be permitted for essential healthcare workers and in cases determined under the state’s commitments to the High Court of Justice or for seam zone needs.