The Israel Defense Forces on Monday declared a closed military zone around the Christian-Palestinian village of Taybeh in Samaria, citing the need to prevent friction between Israeli civilians and Palestinians. The military stressed that the order does not apply to residents and that no evacuations have been carried out. The measure is intended to protect the village from vigilante activity following past Palestinian terrorist attacks, the army said.
### Closed Military Zone in Taybeh The Israel Defense Forces established a closed military zone around the Christian-Palestinian village of Taybeh in Samaria on Monday, ordering restrictions on movement into and out of the village. The military stated that the measure is aimed at preventing friction between Israeli civilians and Palestinians. The order does not apply to residents, and no residents have been evacuated, the army clarified.
### Background As The Zioneer reported on Monday, the IDF's decision was initially framed by Reuters as intended to prevent riots by extremist Jews. The current military statement emphasizes preventing general friction and references past Palestinian terrorist attacks that triggered vigilante reactions. The closed military zone is a standard operational measure to control access and maintain order in sensitive areas.
3 developments
- StrongIDF warns of another unauthorized tour in Samaria village
- DevelopingIDF declares closed military zone near Qusra; Palestinian residents: 'under siege' as outpost remains
- StrongIDF condemns civilian seizure of Palestinian homes in Samaria, details abuse of ambulance to breach zone
- DevelopingIDF declares Dahieh district off-limits, source says
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