Bethlehem: Israeli occupation forces on Wednesday evening reclosed the entrance to the village of Al Manshiya, southeast of Bethlehem, according to an official source. Head of the Al Manshiya village council, Khadr Abu Diyeh, informed WAFA that Israeli forces shut the village's entrance with an iron gate just one day after briefly reopening it.
According to Palestine News and Information Agency - WAFA, Abu Diyeh emphasized that this gate is the sole access road connecting the southern rural area and Bethlehem. The reclosure of this entrance has significant implications for the residents, affecting their daily commute and access to essential services.