West Bank Closing in Effect for Jewish Holy Day

The routine closing of the West Bank through the Jewish holy day of Yom Kippur is in effect and will remain so until midnight on Monday. The closure of Israel’s borders with the Palestinian territories is standard practice to prevent terrorist attacks during the holidays when the population comes together in synagogues, presenting tempting targets for terrorists, according to security officials. Public transportation, broadcast communications, ports, airports and entertainment facilities all close down for the 24-hour period during which Yom Kippur is observed.