Israeli forces have sealed off the occupied West Bank and Gaza Strip, as Palestinians prepare to mark the Muslim feast of Eid al-Adha

Israeli forces have sealed off the occupied West Bank and Gaza Strip, as Palestinians prepare to mark the Muslim feast of Eid al-Adha.

The occupation entity was in security lockdown on Friday as Eid al-Adha, one of the most important Islamic festivities, coincided with the Jewish holiday of Yom Kippur for the first time in three decades.

According to reports from the occupied territories, Israeli troops are on high alert and have deployed additional personnel in several cities, including Jerusalem (al-Quds).

Additional Israeli police officers have been deployed near the al-Aqsa Mosque compound.

Public transport stopped running at 3:00 pm (1200 GMT) and Israel's airspace was closed from 2:00 pm on Friday, public radio said.

Seaports and land borders with Jordan and Egypt were also shut down.