The Israeli occupation forces (IOF) have continued to impose a blockade on the cities of Ramallah and al-Bireh in the West Bank for the sixth consecutive day after the death of two Israeli soldiers last Thursday in a Palestinian shooting operation

The military barrier of Beit El, which is at the northern entrance to Ramallah and Bireh cities, is still completely closed and no single Palestinian vehicle can use the road through this IOF checkpoint.

Several entrances leading to the cities are also blocked with barriers, where the IOF imposes tight restrictions on the movement of Palestinian citizens and vehicles, especially those leaving the cities and nearby areas.

The IOF is also restricting the movement of Palestinian vehicles at the checkpoints of Jaba (south of Ramallah), Ein Siniya and Atara (north), which has caused heavy traffic jams.

Source: The Palestinian Information Center