The Israeli army tightened its closure of West Bank cities. Following a series of suicide attacks that left 25 Israelis dead, the Israel Defense Force on Sunday tightened blockades around Jenin, Tulkarm and Nablus. In addition, Israel ordered Palestinian drivers to stay off West Bank roads until further notice.
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