IDF evacuates Israeli civilians visiting Joseph's Tomb in West Bank without prior coordination

By The Jerusalem Post (Politics) | Created at 2024-10-22 05:52:25 | Updated at 2024-10-22 08:19:58 2 hours ago
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A bus carrying dozens of Israeli civilians entered the Joseph's Tomb compound in Nablus, the West Bank, without prior coordination, the IDF reported on Tuesday morning.

Following a report of the incident, IDF forces entered the area to evacuate the civilians. After all civilians were evacuated, they were transferred to the police for further investigation.

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All people were safely removed, and no injuries were reported.

The IDF reiterated that Israeli citizens are prohibited by law from entering Area A.  

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