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New Israeli Checkpoints Create Traffic Chaos in West Bank

1/13/2026

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On January 12, 2026, Israeli occupation forces established two new military checkpoints in the villages of Yabrud and Turmus Ayya, northeast of Ramallah.
The checkpoints halted Palestinian vehicles for identity checks, causing significant traffic congestion.
The Atara military checkpoint was closed, redirecting traffic to the Rawabi-Atara route.
A new checkpoint opened at the Ein Sinya entrance, worsening traffic for Ramallah-bound travelers to northern West Bank governorates.

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Story summary

On January 12, 2026, Israeli occupation forces established two new military checkpoints in the villages of Yabrud and Turmus Ayya, northeast of Ramallah.
The checkpoints halted Palestinian vehicles for identity checks, causing significant traffic congestion.
The Atara military checkpoint was closed, redirecting traffic to the Rawabi-Atara route.
A new checkpoint opened at the Ein Sinya entrance, worsening traffic for Ramallah-bound travelers to northern West Bank governorates.