Minister Katz announces: Closure to be imposed in Judea and Samaria – Gaza crossings will be blocked

Defense Minister Israel Katz accepted the IDF's recommendation and instructed to impose a general closure on Judea and Samaria and to close the Gaza Strip crossings on October 5 and 7, in accordance with the security assessment and against the backdrop of the memorial days for the events of October 7. Exceptions in Judea and Samaria will be approved only by the Coordinator of Government Activities in the Territories. Passage will be allowed for essential healthcare workers and in cases determined by the state's commitments to the High Court of Justice or for seam zone needs.

Defense Minister Israel Katz accepted the IDF's recommendation and instructed to impose a general closure on the Judea and Samaria area and to close the Gaza Strip crossings on October 5 and 7, 2026. The decision was made in accordance with the security assessment and against the backdrop of the memorial days for the events of October 7. Exceptions for crossings in Judea and Samaria will be granted only in exceptional cases and subject to approval by the Coordinator of Government Activities in the Territories. Additionally, passage will be allowed for essential workers from Judea and Samaria in the healthcare sector, as well as in cases where there is a state commitment to the High Court of Justice, or for needs related to the seam zone. The article reports the directive as a completed fact, citing the decision-makers and the security justifications, without using charged language or commentary from the reporter.