51.  The closed areas are thought to be suffering the worst food shortages.

52.  The army declared Jenin a closed military area, barring outside Palestinians from visiting on Wednesday, he said.

53.  The army declared Jenin a closed military area, barring Palestinians who do not live in the city from entering.

54.  The army declared the site, where surveyors were to begin work later Tuesday, a closed military area.

55.  The army had declared the city a closed military area.

56.  The Israeli military declared Bethlehem a closed military area, and said it could not guarantee the safety of the church leaders in Bethlehem.

57.  The Israeli army declared the house and its surroundings a closed military area, forcing both sides to evacuate.

58.  The police commander said the Hebron region had been declared a closed military area, though most cars passed freely.

59.  The smoke tapered off by late Sunday night, and officials said they expected to reopen the closed area Monday morning.

60.  The soldiers informed them they were in a closed military area and detained the U.S. citizens when they refused to leave, he said.