IDF bars Palestinians from some West Bank crossings

[Englander]

By Amira Hass, Haaretz Correspondent

A military order that took effect last week bars Palestinians in the West Bank from entering Israel via the roads that Israelis use, even if they are transported by Israelis. Instead, Palestinians must use one of 11 crossing points earmarked for them.

The military order refers to Palestinians with valid permits to enter Israel. Until now, Israelis could ferry Palestinians with valid entry permits without going through one of these special crossings.

The Defense Ministry's Seam Line Administration has posted signs at access roads from the West Bank into Israel warning that non-Israelis may not use these crossings. However, the signs explicitly define "Israelis" not only as citizens or residents of the state, but also as tourists or anyone entitled to immigrate to Israel under the Law of Return - that is, Jews, or people with certain Jewish relatives.

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