Israeli forces seal entrance to road east of Bethlehem with iron gate
Key Takeaways
- Israeli forces seal a road entrance east of Bethlehem with an iron gate.
- Six Palestinians detained, including journalists, during the operation.
- Report dated March 23, 2026.
Action by Israeli forces
Security sources told WAFA correspondent that Israeli troops closed the entrance to Qabr Halwa with an iron gate, which leads to the towns of al-Ubeidiya and Dar Salah.
Road and location details
RAMALLAH, March 23, 2026 (WAFA) – Israeli occupation forces sealed off on Monday the entrance to the Qabr Halwa road east of Bethlehem.
Source of information
Security sources told WAFA correspondent that Israeli troops closed the entrance to Qabr Halwa with an iron gate, which leads to the towns of al-Ubeidiya and Dar Salah.
Context and implications
RAMALLAH, March 23, 2026 (WAFA) – Israeli occupation forces sealed off on Monday the entrance to the Qabr Halwa road east of Bethlehem.
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