Report: Israeli forces install iron gate, isolate Sinjil town near Ramallah

Israeli forces installed a new iron gate at the northern entrance of the town of Sinjil, located north of Ramallah in the occupied West Bank, effectively blocking its only road connecting it to surrounding areas, Wafa news agency reported.

According to local activist Ayed Ghafri, with the closure of the road, Sinjil is now surrounded by two iron gates and a perimeter fence that has been in place for several months, severely restricting the movement of its residents.

There is growing concern among the community that this could signal the beginning of a long term closure of the town, according to Wafa.