Draggingtree Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 The Jerusalem Post: Breaking News Security forces on high alert as Israel marks Yom Kippur By JPOST.COM STAFF 09/25/2012 14:21 Security and rescue forces were on high alert and deployed in large numbers in Jerusalem and throughout the West Bank for Yom Kippur, which begins Tuesday afternoon and ends Wednesday at dusk. Ahead of the holiday, IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Benny Gantz ordered a 48-hour closure of West Bank and Gaza Strip border crossings beginning Monday at 11:59pm and continuing until Wednesday at 11:59pm, the IDF Spokesman's Office said Monday. Exceptions to the closure will be made for humanitarian and medical emergencies as authorized by the Civil Administration, according to the IDF. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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