Israel/Palestinian Terr.: Commemorative gatherings scheduled in West Bank November 11

Event

Gatherings commemorating the sixteenth anniversary of the death of former Palestinian political leader Yasser Arafat are scheduled to take place on Wednesday, November 11. In Bethlehem (West Bank), marchers intend to gather at 12:00 (local time) and proceed from the Bab Al Zqaq area towards Al Asra Square. Elsewhere, participants in Ramallah (West Bank) will gather from 16:30 at the Arafat Mausoleum. Related gatherings have been organized in other urban centers, though attendances may be limited due to coronavirus disease (COVID-19)-related restrictions.

Any gatherings are likely to be accompanied by a heightened security presence and localized disruptions to transport.

Advice

Those in-location are advised to closely monitor the situation, avoid all large public gatherings, anticipate disruptions to transportation and services in areas affected by the gatherings, and adhere to all instructions issued by the local authorities and their home governments.