State of emergency declared in Palestinian Territories for 30 days; all educational institutions to close; considering closing off PA to all foreigners over #coronavirus
The 30 days state of emergency in the PA means Easter, the primary tourism season and most important income source, will generate 0 income. It could mean total collapse of the PA economy, and hence the PA. Widespread implications #coronavirus
Riots have just broken out in Bethlehem now; residents don’t want #coronavirus patients treated in their towns. This could be the start of total breakdown. m.facebook.com/hdathbeth/vide…
Situation in Palestinian Territories deteriorating rapidly. Travel between Palestinian cities banned except in “utmost emergencies” #coronavirus
For the first time ever, closure of a Palestinian city is fully coordinated between Israeli and Palestinian authorities. Bethlehem is closed to the world. #coronavirus
Footage from Bethlehem now shows Palestinian authorities sterilising the streets after 7 #coronavirus were found. For a country with such limited resource, I really applaud the seriousness with which the PA is taking the situation. m.facebook.com/hdathbeth/vide…
Riots now in Palestinian town of Jericho (historically the most peaceful Palestinian town, even during intifadas!), protesting using town to quarantine #coronavirus suspects m.facebook.com/alhadathnews/v…
