BETHLEHEM, July 4, 2025 (WAFA) – Israeli occupation forces today erected a military checkpoint at the main entrance to the western rural area of Bethlehem Governorate, significantly disrupting the movement of local residents.
According to local sources, the checkpoint was set up near the bridge in the Aqabet Hasna area, which serves as the main access point to several Palestinian towns, including Battir, Nahalin, Husan, Wadi Fukin, and Al-Khader.
Soldiers stopped vehicles, carried out thorough inspections, and checked citizens’ identification cards, causing a major traffic jam in the area.
Residents expressed frustration at the delays and the repeated military presence, which they say hampers daily life and adds to ongoing tensions in the region.
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