Israeli forces reportedly set up checkpoints at several entrances to Bethlehem

Single source · Bethlehem, Palestine · 2026-10-17 23:31 UTC

According to a security source cited by a Wafa correspondent, Israeli forces set up several military checkpoints at the entrances to Bethlehem on Saturday night, including at Qabr Hilweh, al-Nashash, Ras Beit Jala and Aqabat Hasna. The report was carried by Middle East Eye and has not been confirmed or denied by other sources.

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• Middle East Eye, 2026-10-17 23:31 UTC

First reported 2026-10-17 23:31 UTC; last updated 2026-10-19 23:29 UTC.

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