Defense Minister Moshe Ya’alon has placed a general closure on PA (Palestinian Authority) areas of Yehuda and Shomron until motzei Pesach. The closure began aon erev yomtov at midnight and will continue until midnight of motzei yomtov.

During this time period, PA residents will be prohibited from entering into Green Line Israel. Exceptions are made in cases of humanitarian need.

(YWN – Israel Desk, Jerusalem)