IDF enacts heavy restrictions against Palestinian movement in West Bank during Sukkot holiday
The IDF has increased its presence in the West Bank to 24 battalions over hol hamoed Sukkot and has virtually prevented all Palestinians from accessing Jewish settlements
Assessment
The IDF has deployed 24 battalions in the West Bank for Sukkot, effectively cutting off Palestinian access to Jewish settlements. This is a dramatic escalation in movement restrictions during a holiday period. The question is whether these measures will remain in place after the holiday ends, setting a new baseline for occupation policy.