Following a security consultation, Defense Minister Naftali Bennett on Monday night approved further steps in relation to the Palestinian Authority (PA) and the Gaza Strip in order to reduce the spread of the coronavirus.
Regarding PA-assigned areas of Judea and Samaria, as of Wednesday, the entry of Palestinian Arab workers and traders will only be permitted for vital sectors of the economy, in the following areas: Health, agriculture, nursing, and construction. Other areas will be defined in accordance with the specific need of the Ministry of Defense and the National Emergency Management Authority.