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IDF Enforces Closure on Territories Until After Simchat Torah
The Minister of Defense, Ehud Barak, gave orders to enforce a general closure of Yehuda and Shomron, beginning Thursday night at midnight. The closure will only be removed on Motzei Simchat Torah at midnight, assuming the holiday passes without any serious security incidents.
The IDF spokesman said that during the week of Sukkot, requests to enter Israel made by Palestinians will be honored under medical and humanitarian grounds, and permits will be issued by the Civil Administration.