PT: Protesters to march from Shavei Shomron to Homesh in the West Bank, April 19

Event

Protesters will march from Shavei Shomron to Homesh in the West Bank April 19. Israeli security forces will deploy to facilitate the action. The march has been organized to demand that Israeli settlers be allowed to return to the destroyed village of Homesh. Homesh and some other settlements in the northern West Bank were demolished and the residents evicted in 2005 as part of the Israeli disengagement from Gaza. Thousands of people are likely to participate in the gathering.

Israeli security forces will likely remain deployed in the area throughout April 19. Disruptions to travel along Route 60, the most likely protest march route, are likely. Counterprotests by Palestinians are possible in the impacted area. Clashes between opposing protester groups or Israeli security forces are possible should counterprotests occur.

Advice

Avoid the gathering as a standard precaution. Prepare for ground travel disruptions in the area April 19. Heed the directives of the local security forces.