Event Brief
Aug 23, 2026 at 2:15 AM ET
Israeli forces close western entrance to Al-Mughayyir
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Israeli forces closed the western entrance to Al-Mughayyir village, northeast of Ramallah in the occupied West Bank, preventing residents from entering or leaving. Wafa reported tear gas was fired toward approaching vehicles and commuters were subjected to field interrogations and mistreatment. The western entrance is the village’s only access point after the eastern entrance was closed in October 2023.
WHO: Israeli forces; Wafa
WHAT: Closed the western entrance to Al-Mughayyir village, restricting residents’ movement and firing tear gas at approaching vehicles.
WHEN: Reported Aug 23, 2026 at 1:52 AM ET
WHERE: Al-Mughayyir village, northeast of Ramallah, occupied West Bank
WHY: Part of ongoing military operations.
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