Occupation forces close main Ramallah–Nablus road to secure colonists’ marches, causing severe traffic disruptions
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Occupation forces close main Ramallah–Nablus road to secure colonists’ marches, causing severe traffic disruptions

23 March, 2026.Gaza Genocide.1 sources

Key Takeaways

  • Occupation forces closed the main Ramallah–Nablus road.
  • Closure intended to secure colonists' marches.
  • Traffic disruptions were severe along the corridor.

Main Ramallah–Nablus road closure

RAMALLAH, March 22, 2026 (WAFA) – Israeli occupation forces closed on Sunday evening the main road connecting the cities of Ramallah and Nablus in both directions, under the pretext of securing marches by colonists in the area, causing severe traffic congestion, according to local sources.

“Français العربية Info Images Monday , 23 March , 2026 Weather +12 ° C +13° +6° Ramallah Monday, 23 Sunday | | +13° | +6° ---|---|---|--- Tuesday | | +13° | +7° Wednesday | | +13° | +6° Thursday | | +8° | +6° Friday | | +11° | +8° Saturday | | +17° | +7° See 7-Day Forecast Menu Important News Colonists block main roads in Ramallah and attack Palestinian residents Colonists steal horse at Tayasir checkpoint east of Tubas UNRWA Director says Ramadan and Eid marked by escalating settler violence and displacement in West Bank UPDATE (2): Number of injuries from colonists’ attack on Deir al-Hatab village near Nablus rises to 9, one by live fire Two Palestinians, including child, injured by Israeli forces’ fire in northern Gaza Israeli forces set up military checkpoint west of Bethlehem Colonists open fire on electricity transformer in Beita town south of Nablus Occupation forces raid eastern Ramallah villages, open fire, and convert homes into military outposts Russia: War in Middle East heading toward expanding its boundaries Colonists attack and injure Palestinian, demolish house wall south of Nablus Colonists gather west of Bethlehem, attempt assaults on Palestinian residents’ vehicles Israeli forces detain 12 Palestinian workers near Atarot colony north of Jerusalem Palestinian teenager injured in assault by Israeli forces south of Nablus Colonists set fire to health clinic, truck in Burqa village east of Ramallah Young Palestinian man injured by Israeli forces’ gunfire in Al-Ram Colonists block main roads in Ramallah and attack Palestinian residents Colonists steal horse at Tayasir checkpoint east of Tubas UNRWA Director says Ramadan and Eid marked by escalating settler violence and displacement in West Bank UPDATE (2): Number of injuries from colonists’ attack on Deir al-Hatab village near Nablus rises to 9, one by live fire Two Palestinians, including child, injured by Israeli forces’ fire in northern Gaza Israeli forces set up military checkpoint west of Bethlehem Colonists open fire on electricity transformer in Beita town south of Nablus Occupation forces raid eastern Ramallah villages, open fire, and convert homes into military outposts Russia: War in Middle East heading toward expanding its boundaries Colonists attack and injure Palestinian, demolish house wall south of Nablus Colonists gather west of Bethlehem, attempt assaults on Palestinian residents’ vehicles Israeli forces detain 12 Palestinian workers near Atarot colony north of Jerusalem Palestinian teenager injured in assault by Israeli forces south of Nablus Colonists set fire to health clinic, truck in Burqa village east of Ramallah Young Palestinian man injured by Israeli forces’ gunfire in Al-Ram Home Occupation [](https://english”

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Sources reported that the closure affected the road near the town of Al-Lubban ash-Sharqiya, preventing the passage of vehicles, while traffic was diverted to alternative routes through the town.

Za’tara junction closure

The occupation forces also closed the road leading to Za’tara junction, disrupting the movement of residents along this vital route linking the northern and central West Bank.

Impact on Palestinian mobility

The sources confirmed that such measures are repeatedly carried out by the occupation to secure colonists’ movements, restricting Palestinian residents’ mobility and disrupting their daily lives.

“Français العربية Info Images Monday , 23 March , 2026 Weather +12 ° C +13° +6° Ramallah Monday, 23 Sunday | | +13° | +6° ---|---|---|--- Tuesday | | +13° | +7° Wednesday | | +13° | +6° Thursday | | +8° | +6° Friday | | +11° | +8° Saturday | | +17° | +7° See 7-Day Forecast Menu Important News Colonists block main roads in Ramallah and attack Palestinian residents Colonists steal horse at Tayasir checkpoint east of Tubas UNRWA Director says Ramadan and Eid marked by escalating settler violence and displacement in West Bank UPDATE (2): Number of injuries from colonists’ attack on Deir al-Hatab village near Nablus rises to 9, one by live fire Two Palestinians, including child, injured by Israeli forces’ fire in northern Gaza Israeli forces set up military checkpoint west of Bethlehem Colonists open fire on electricity transformer in Beita town south of Nablus Occupation forces raid eastern Ramallah villages, open fire, and convert homes into military outposts Russia: War in Middle East heading toward expanding its boundaries Colonists attack and injure Palestinian, demolish house wall south of Nablus Colonists gather west of Bethlehem, attempt assaults on Palestinian residents’ vehicles Israeli forces detain 12 Palestinian workers near Atarot colony north of Jerusalem Palestinian teenager injured in assault by Israeli forces south of Nablus Colonists set fire to health clinic, truck in Burqa village east of Ramallah Young Palestinian man injured by Israeli forces’ gunfire in Al-Ram Colonists block main roads in Ramallah and attack Palestinian residents Colonists steal horse at Tayasir checkpoint east of Tubas UNRWA Director says Ramadan and Eid marked by escalating settler violence and displacement in West Bank UPDATE (2): Number of injuries from colonists’ attack on Deir al-Hatab village near Nablus rises to 9, one by live fire Two Palestinians, including child, injured by Israeli forces’ fire in northern Gaza Israeli forces set up military checkpoint west of Bethlehem Colonists open fire on electricity transformer in Beita town south of Nablus Occupation forces raid eastern Ramallah villages, open fire, and convert homes into military outposts Russia: War in Middle East heading toward expanding its boundaries Colonists attack and injure Palestinian, demolish house wall south of Nablus Colonists gather west of Bethlehem, attempt assaults on Palestinian residents’ vehicles Israeli forces detain 12 Palestinian workers near Atarot colony north of Jerusalem Palestinian teenager injured in assault by Israeli forces south of Nablus Colonists set fire to health clinic, truck in Burqa village east of Ramallah Young Palestinian man injured by Israeli forces’ gunfire in Al-Ram Home Occupation [](https://english”

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