21.   For months, Palestinians in the West Bank were barred from leaving their communities, and the Gaza Strip was cut in half.

22.   For much of this time, Palestinians have been barred from leaving their communities, which are ringed by Israeli roadblocks.

23.   For months, Palestinians in the West Bank were barred from leaving their communities and the Gaza Strip was cut in half.

24.   For the past week, Palestinians in the West Bank have been barred by Israeli troops from leaving their communities, keeping workers from their jobs and disrupting commerce.

25.   For the past week, Palestinians in the West Bank have been barred by Israeli troops from leaving their communities, keeping workers from their jobs.

26.   In addition, those living in the West Bank cannot leave their communities, with Israeli army roadblocks ringing each town.

27.   In a radio broadcast, government officials urged residents to leave the communities of Salem, Fleming and Hope in the west central part of the Caribbean island.

28.   Israel army radio said hundreds of Jewish settlers have left their communities in recent weeks and rented homes in Israel because they consider the West Bank roads too dangerous.

29.   Israel enforced its blockade of Palestinian towns for a third day Thursday, barring residents from entering or leaving their communities.

30.   Israel has slapped a closure on the West Bank, preventing Palestinians from leaving their communities.