JERICHO, January 24, 2025 (WAFA) – Israeli occupation forces have continued their blockade of the entrances to the Jericho province, east of the occupied West Bank, for the sixth consecutive day, preventing residents from leaving the area.

Local sources reported to WAFA that Israeli soldiers stationed at military checkpoints at both main and secondary entrances to Jericho barred Palestinian vehicles from passing. 

The forces also pursued several vehicles at multiple roads in the province, causing severe traffic jams. At the southern entrance to Jericho city, they fired stun grenades at vehicles, but no injuries were reported.

Meantime, Israeli forces set up a checkpoint at the entrance to the village of Fasayil, north of Jericho, where they searched vehicles, checked citizens’ IDs, and restricted passage to local residents only.

Meanwhile, a group of Israeli colonists stormed the summit of Mount Quruntul, southwest of Jericho, as part of ongoing attacks on the city's historical and tourist landmarks.

Since the ceasefire in the Gaza Strip came into effect last Sunday, Israeli occupation authorities have intensified restrictions across the occupied West Bank, including occupied Jerusalem. These measures include the erection of checkpoints and metal gates at entrances to Palestinian cities and villages.

According to the Palestinian Wall and Settlement Resistance Commission, the number of Israeli military checkpoints and gates in the West Bank has reached 898, including 18 gates installed since the beginning of 2025 and 146 gates erected after October 7, 2023.

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