Bethlehem: Israeli forces set up a military checkpoint in the Solomon's Pools tourist area, south of Bethlehem.
According to Palestine News and Information Agency - WAFA, WAFA correspondent reported that Israeli troops stormed the site and established the checkpoint between the first and second pools.
The checkpoint led to vehicles being prevented from passing in both directions, affecting traffic to and from the village of Artas and the city center, resulting in a severe traffic jam. Earlier, occupation forces raided the town of Al-Khader, although no house raids or arrests were reported.