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IDF declares closure of crossing area on Egypt-Israel border as part of ceasefire preparations
Add ToI as a Preferred Source on GoogleEmanuel (Mannie) Fabian is The Times of Israel's military correspondent
As part of preparations ahead of the ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, the IDF has declared the Nitzana Crossing area on the Egypt-Israel border a closed military zone.
The order, signed by IDF Southern Command chief Maj. Gen. Yaron Finkelman, is valid until January 26.
Additionally, closed military zones in the Yad Mordechai and Kerem Shalom areas will remain in place until January 24 at least, the IDF adds.
Israeli civilians who are not residents of those areas or do not have permission from the army, will not be permitted to enter the closed military zones.
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