Crossings

General closure on Judea, Samaria, Gaza for Independence Day

Closure to be imposed on Tuesday afternoon in advance of Memorial Day.

At same time as reports of ceasefire, security establishment decides on several steps in Gaza, including closing crossings and fishing area.

Interior Min. Deri orders Israel's borders closed to those who were recently in China - with one catch.

Crossings from Palestinian Authority-controlled areas to close for Purim.

IDF closing all PA traffic into and out of Judea-Samaria from Sunday evening to Tuesday night, citing security concerns.

Gaza's Hamas rulers have said they plan to let private contractors take over the running of the border crossings with Egypt and Israel.

As it does every year, the defense establishment has sealed off the country for the duration of the holiday of Purim in order to protect citizens.

Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak pulled the Gaza card in a speech to the parliament, accusing Israel of “shirking its responsibility” to the area.