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Palestinians allowed to work in Israel again as IDF lifts ban imposed following Gilad Farm attack

From Jerusalem Post · () English

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  • The IDF has lifted a ban on Palestinian workers entering Israeli West Bank communities following a deadly terror attack.
  • The ban was imposed after two Israelis were killed in a confrontation near Gilad Farm, which began when Israeli civilians illegally entered Palestinian territory.
  • The IDF is increasing its presence in the West Bank amid a "highly volatile and extremely dangerous" security situation.

The Israeli military has reversed a ban that prevented Palestinian workers from entering West Bank communities, allowing them to return to their jobs. The ban, imposed by Central Command Chief Maj.-Gen. Avi Bluth on Saturday, was lifted on Monday, according to the IDF.

The return of Palestinian workers to communities in Judea and Samaria will be allowed, in accordance with the procedure for securing workers in industrial zones and communities.

— IDFAnnouncing the lifting of the ban on Palestinian workers.

The decision to lift the restriction follows a violent weekend in the West Bank, which included a fatal terror attack at Gilad Farm on Friday. Master-Sergeant (res.) Benayahu Melet, 32, and Maj. Yuval Ezra, 27, were killed in the incident. The military stated that the attack occurred after a group of Israeli civilians illegally entered Palestinian Authority-controlled territory, leading to a confrontation with local Palestinians, one of whom opened fire on the Israelis.

In response to the attack, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered a significant security crackdown. This includes deploying additional troops, establishing new checkpoints, and expanding counterterrorism operations. The IDF arrested over 70 suspects following the incident. On Monday, the Israel Police announced the arrest of the terrorist's father for questioning, though they noted no evidence suggests his direct involvement in the attack. The father was apprehended as part of broader Border Police operations across several West Bank locations.

highly volatile and extremely dangerous

— senior military officialsDescribing the security situation in the West Bank.

Senior military officials have described the security situation in the West Bank as "highly volatile and extremely dangerous," leading the IDF to increase its presence in the region. One security official warned that the situation is escalating like a "snowball rolling downhill" and will be difficult to contain. A large-scale operation targeting terror infrastructure and incitement is reportedly being postponed until after Netanyahu's meeting with US President Donald Trump in Washington.

a snowball rolling downhill

— A security officialWarning about the escalating security situation in the West Bank.
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