Palestinians: Hawara roadblock closed, thousands stranded in the cold
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Palestinian sources reported that the Hawara roadblock near Nablus was closed for the second time Sunday, leaving thousands of Palestinian to wait in the cold on the eve of the Feast of Sacrifice.
Earlier, the IDF has closed the roadblock following reports that two Israelis were abducted and taken to Nablus. According to the Palestinians and humanitarian activists in the scene, the soldiers announced they were closing the checkpoint in order to punish Palestinians for the abduction. (Ali Waked)
