Israel blockades Jordan West Bank

Israel has fully blocked the Western Bank of the Jordan for two days, an official with Israel's Defense ministry said adding that it was a security measure. He said that the order to close the bank was given by Israeli Defense Minister Ekhud Barak and the blockade will last till 12. p.m on Saturday. This is the first time in two years that Israel has closed the border not at the time of Jewish holidays. Traditionally the authorities close the border during holidays and Palestinian citizens are not allowed to enter Israel except for doctors and patients, priests and teachers.