Israel resorts to besieging West Bank cities as tensions mount
Israel is implementing a policy of besieging the West Bank cities and towns, as resistance operations are increasing and expanding across the West Bank.
RAMALLAH, WEST BANK - Violence between Palestinians and Israeli forces has erupted in recent days in east Jerusalem after the Israeli army imposed a dayslong siege on the Shuafat refugee camp in east Jerusalem, following the killing of a female soldier in a shooting attack Oct. 9 at the checkpoint set up at the entrance of the camp.
Around 140,000 people residing in the camp and others living in the neighboring as-Salam and Anata suburbs announced a state of civil disobedience in response to the siege.
Six days later, Israel lifted its siege on the Shuafat camp.
During the dayslong blockade, the Shuafat camp, east Jerusalem as well as several cities and towns in the West Bank witnessed a general strike, while violent clashes were ongoing in the neighborhoods of east Jerusalem and Israeli Police vehicles were burned.
