Israel imposes lockdown on occupied West Bank
West Bank, The Gulf Observer: The Israeli army has declared a comprehensive closure of the occupied West Bank.
The army also closed the entrances to a number of towns with iron gates, earth mounds and cement blocks, according to an Anadolu correspondent.
It established military checkpoints in several locations while closing all shops in the towns located on the main streets that settlers use.
The army also closed the main entrances to the cities of Ramallah and Al Bireh as well as all entrances to the city of Nablus.