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US Embassy warns of West Bank checkpoint closures, cites medical and humanitarian exceptions

Jerusalem, Sep 27 (UNI) The US Embassy in Jerusalem on Sunday issued a security alert warning that checkpoints across the West Bank will remain closed from September 27 to October 3, restricting regular movement into Israel except for strictly medical and humanitarian reasons.
According to the alert, Jerusalem ID holders will continue to be allowed to commute and travel freely, while Arbel permit holders will not be permitted to cross checkpoints, including by shuttle. Exceptions may be considered only on medical and humanitarian grounds.
The embassy said it would provide further information if there were significant changes to the policy and urged US citizens to take the restrictions into account while making their security plans.
The embassy advised people to remain alert, avoid demonstrations and large gatherings, and stay away from areas with a heavy police presence.
It also urged people to identify the location of the nearest bomb shelter or other hardened shelter and use the Home Front Command Red Alert application, or similar mobile applications available in Israel, to receive real-time warnings about rocket and missile attacks and armed UAV intrusions.
The embassy further advised people to monitor local media, follow instructions issued by local authorities and regularly check the US State Department's security updates and travel advisories for Israel, the West Bank and Gaza.
It also encouraged US citizens to enrol in the Department of State's Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP), which provides security updates and enables the embassy to contact travellers in case of an emergency.
The alert was issued by the US Embassy Jerusalem on September 27.
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