Israeli security forces are securing the area around Joseph's Tomb in eastern Nablus late tonight, ahead of an expected entry by worshippers, the military says. The operation is underway.
The IDF is securing Joseph's Tomb in eastern Nablus late tonight as worshippers are expected to enter the site, according to an Israeli security source. The operation is currently underway. Joseph's Tomb, located in an area under full Palestinian security control (Area A), has been a recurring flashpoint during coordinated overnight visits by Jewish worshippers, who require extensive military escort. The IDF typically deploys forces hours before such visits to sweep the area and secure the route. No worshipper entry has been confirmed as of this report. The Zioneer's prior reporting has documented IDF operations in Judea and Samaria, including closures and sweeps in the region, but no same-thread context for this specific site visit was found.
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