Israel/Palestinian Terr.: Israel imposes fuel blockade on Gaza August 2

Event

On Thursday, August 2, Israeli security forces imposed a blockade on fuel shipments to the Gaza Strip. According to the Israeli Ministry of Defense, the move was made in response to an increase in cross-border incidents involving incendiary devices. Consequent power outages are possible in the Gaza Strip in the near-future. Protests against the blockade are to be anticipated in the coming days along the Israel-Gaza border. 

Advice

Individuals present in Israel and the Palestinian Territories are advised to avoid all protests or other public gatherings due to the high risk of violence and to monitor developments to the situation. Due to the underlying terrorist threat, travelers in Israel, the West Bank, and the Gaza Strip are advised to report any suspicious objects or behavior to the authorities. Some Western governments advise their citizens against all travel to the West Bank, the Gaza Strip, and areas near the Israeli-Lebanese, Israeli-Syrian, and Israeli-Egyptian borders.