# Israeli occupation forces closed several entrances to Bethlehem governorate in the southern West Bank on Sunday evening.

*business · news · 2026-04-06 · Middle East Monitor*

## Key points

- Israeli forces closed multiple entrances to Bethlehem governorate on Sunday evening.
- Entrances affected include Al-Sadr, Al-Iskanat, and Nassar in Beit Jala, and Al-Khader's eastern entrance.
- The closures involved both military checkpoints and physical road blockages.
- These restrictions directly impact Palestinian movement and disrupt daily life and economic activity.

**Countries:** Israel, Palestine

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