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Total lockdown of West Bank

13 June, 2025
West Bank

On June 13, 2025, Israel Imposes full lockdown on West Bank following It's attack on Iran.

After launching an attack on Iran, Israel has imposed a full military lockdown across the occupied West Bank, citing security concerns. The Israeli military has deployed large forces, sealed off key areas, and heavily restricted Palestinian movement — measures widely condemned as collective punishment.

  • City Lockdowns: Entrances to Jericho, Bethlehem, Qalqilya, Tulkarm, and Nablus have been completely closed.
  • Border Sealed: The King Hussein Bridge (link to Jordan) is shut in both directions.
  • Movement Restrictions: Enforced using iron gates, dirt mounds, and military checkpoints.
  • Israeli forces opened fire on civilians and journalists near the Deir Sharaf checkpoint (Nablus).
  • In Qarawat Bani Hassan (Salfit), civilians were fired upon while attempting to cross iron gates.
  • Al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem was forcibly evacuated and closed during dawn prayer. This violates, once more time, the status quo.The move sparked widespread criticism for violating religious freedoms.

Apartheid in security

  • Settlers receive military protection and direct instructions but Palestinians are left without guidance, shelter, or emergency measures.Israeli citizens are told to stay home and stock supplies for two weeks but no such provisions are offered to Palestinians under lockdown.

Military Deployment:

Israeli military is mobilizing massive forces across the West Bank and placing all towns under lockdown “until further notice.” Alert levels are raised on all borders.Northern forces are prepared to defend or attack, according to The Times of Israel.

Ongoing Actions & Escalation:

  • Additional Closures: Entrances and intersections blocked in Salfit, Nablus, northern Jerusalem, and Tulkarem.
  • Militarized Raids and Bulldozing in Jinsafut (Qalqilya), an entrance was sealed by a military bulldozer.
  • The town of Zeita (north of Tulkarem) experienced a full military raid.

Settler Violence:

Armed settler mobs attacked Palestinian vehicles in the Rammeen Valley and Burqa (northern West Bank).

Palestinian Response:

Hamas leader Mahmoud Mardawi condemned the lockdown as collective punishment and a grave violation of international humanitarian law.He stated that the blockade of main roads and suppression of movement is part of a broader pattern of targeting civilians. He emphasized that Palestinians are being made to suffer while the international community remains largely silent.

On June 13, 2025, Israel Imposes full lockdown on West Bank following It's attack on Iran.

After launching an attack on Iran, Israel has imposed a full military lockdown across the occupied West Bank, citing security concerns. The Israeli military has deployed large forces, sealed off key areas, and heavily restricted Palestinian movement — measures widely condemned as collective punishment.

  • City Lockdowns: Entrances to Jericho, Bethlehem, Qalqilya, Tulkarm, and Nablus have been completely closed.
  • Border Sealed: The King Hussein Bridge (link to Jordan) is shut in both directions.
  • Movement Restrictions: Enforced using iron gates, dirt mounds, and military checkpoints.
  • Israeli forces opened fire on civilians and journalists near the Deir Sharaf checkpoint (Nablus).
  • In Qarawat Bani Hassan (Salfit), civilians were fired upon while attempting to cross iron gates.
  • Al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem was forcibly evacuated and closed during dawn prayer. This violates, once more time, the status quo.The move sparked widespread criticism for violating religious freedoms.

Apartheid in security

  • Settlers receive military protection and direct instructions but Palestinians are left without guidance, shelter, or emergency measures.Israeli citizens are told to stay home and stock supplies for two weeks but no such provisions are offered to Palestinians under lockdown.

Military Deployment:

Israeli military is mobilizing massive forces across the West Bank and placing all towns under lockdown “until further notice.” Alert levels are raised on all borders.Northern forces are prepared to defend or attack, according to The Times of Israel.

Ongoing Actions & Escalation:

  • Additional Closures: Entrances and intersections blocked in Salfit, Nablus, northern Jerusalem, and Tulkarem.
  • Militarized Raids and Bulldozing in Jinsafut (Qalqilya), an entrance was sealed by a military bulldozer.
  • The town of Zeita (north of Tulkarem) experienced a full military raid.

Settler Violence:

Armed settler mobs attacked Palestinian vehicles in the Rammeen Valley and Burqa (northern West Bank).

Palestinian Response:

Hamas leader Mahmoud Mardawi condemned the lockdown as collective punishment and a grave violation of international humanitarian law.He stated that the blockade of main roads and suppression of movement is part of a broader pattern of targeting civilians. He emphasized that Palestinians are being made to suffer while the international community remains largely silent.

Videos

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Thumbnail preview image for the video titled: PRCS teams face repeated obstructions at Israeli military checkpoints, causing delays in transporting patient

PRCS teams face repeated obstructions at Israeli military checkpoints, causing delays in transporting patient

17 June, 2025
Thumbnail preview image for the video titled: Israeli forces set up a metal gate to restrict the movement of Palestinians into and out of the village of Deir Ballout

Israeli forces set up a metal gate to restrict the movement of Palestinians into and out of the village of Deir Ballout

17 June, 2025
Thumbnail preview image for the video titled: For the past four days, residents have been unable to buy food or basic necessities in al-'Auja

For the past four days, residents have been unable to buy food or basic necessities in al-'Auja

17 June, 2025
Thumbnail preview image for the video titled: Lockdown of West Bank : Al-Auja resident unable to buy food or basic necessities

Lockdown of West Bank : Al-Auja resident unable to buy food or basic necessities

17 June, 2025
Thumbnail preview image for the video titled: Lockdown in West Bank : Five days that the stores in Auja have been closed

Lockdown in West Bank : Five days that the stores in Auja have been closed

17 June, 2025
Thumbnail preview image for the video titled: Israeli authorities blocking roads at Al-Murabba'a checkpoin in Nablus

Israeli authorities blocking roads at Al-Murabba'a checkpoin in Nablus

14 June, 2025
Thumbnail preview image for the video titled: An Israeli military bulldozer closes a dirt road near the town of Haris, in the central occupied West Bank

An Israeli military bulldozer closes a dirt road near the town of Haris, in the central occupied West Bank

14 June, 2025
Thumbnail preview image for the video titled: West Bank escalation of Israeli violence: settler pogroms, kidnappings, roadblocks

West Bank escalation of Israeli violence: settler pogroms, kidnappings, roadblocks

14 June, 2025
Thumbnail preview image for the video titled: Closed gates and Israeli MDT Davids at an Israeli military cehckpoint at the entrance to Qalqilya

Closed gates and Israeli MDT Davids at an Israeli military cehckpoint at the entrance to Qalqilya

13 June, 2025
Thumbnail preview image for the video titled: Closure of the 2 gates on the main street through Deir Sharaf by Israeli forces

Closure of the 2 gates on the main street through Deir Sharaf by Israeli forces

13 June, 2025
Thumbnail preview image for the video titled: Israeli forces closed gates at the eastern entrance to Qalqilya

Israeli forces closed gates at the eastern entrance to Qalqilya

13 June, 2025
Thumbnail preview image for the video titled: Israel imposed new gate set up near Sinjel, north of Ramallah.

Israel imposed new gate set up near Sinjel, north of Ramallah.

13 June, 2025
Thumbnail preview image for the video titled: Israeli bulldozer creating an earth berm to block a road in Hizma, Jerusalem Governorate.

Israeli bulldozer creating an earth berm to block a road in Hizma, Jerusalem Governorate.

13 June, 2025
Thumbnail preview image for the video titled: Israeli forces imposed checkpoint near 'Atara, Ramallah and al-Bireh Governorate

Israeli forces imposed checkpoint near 'Atara, Ramallah and al-Bireh Governorate

13 June, 2025
Thumbnail preview image for the video titled: New closed gate at the entrance to Silwad, Ramallah and Al-Bireh Governorate

New closed gate at the entrance to Silwad, Ramallah and Al-Bireh Governorate

13 June, 2025

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