RAMALLAH, December 21, 2025 (WAFA) — Israeli occupation forces sealed the iron gate at the main entrance to the village of Atara, north of Ramallah, early on Sunday, further restricting Palestinian movement in the area.

WAFA correspondent reported that closing the Atara gate has compelled residents and commuters to use long detours to reach their destinations.

The gate is a key route for several Palestinian villages west of Ramallah, including Beit Rima, Deir Ghassaneh, Kafr Ein, and Qarawat Bani Zeid, and is also used by people traveling to and from the town of Salfit and nearby villages.

Local sources said the closure has led to major delays for workers, students, and patients, exacerbating the daily challenges Palestinians face due to widespread movement restrictions in the area.

According to a report issued by the Wall and Settlement Resistance Commission in September, a total of 910 military checkpoints and iron gates have been installed by the Israeli occupation army across the West Bank since October 2023. 

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