# Israeli army shuts checkpoints, blocks teachers

> Israeli forces close West Bank checkpoints, blocking 104 teachers from schools.
- Title: Israeli army shuts checkpoints, blocks teachers · Malay Mail
- Summary: Israeli forces close West Bank checkpoints, blocking 104 teachers from schools. Israeli army closed two West Bank checkpoints on September 20, preventing 104…
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- Source: Malay Mail — https://malaymail.com/news/world/2026/09/20/israeli-army-shuts-checkpoints-blocks-104-teachers-disrupting-schooling-for-1100-west-bank-students/235908
- Published: 2026-09-20T19:53:01+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: israeli army, west bank, checkpoints, teachers, students, education, ramallah, news, world
## Checkpoints closed
Israeli army closed two checkpoints in northern West Bank on September 20.
## Teachers blocked
104 Palestinian teachers unable to reach schools after checkpoint closures.
## Students affected
Disrupted education for 1,100 students across six schools and a kindergarten.
## Al-Mughayyir raid
Israeli forces raided Al-Mughayyir village, closed main entrance, arrested dozens.
## Village impact
Closure disrupted school attendance and prevented workers from reaching workplaces.
## Escalating violence
Israeli military actions part of broader restrictions amid Gaza conflict since October 2023.
## Key takeaway

Israeli army closed two West Bank checkpoints on September 20, preventing 104 teachers from reaching schools and disrupting education for 1,100 students.