Tomorrow marks the beginning of the Islamic holy month Ramadan when Muslims around the globe fast from dawn until dusk. In an effort to show respect for religious Muslims, IDF chief of staff Gabi Ashkenazi and Defense Minister Ehud Barak ordered soldiers to follow etiquette and refrain from eating, drinking, and smoking around Palestinians during the day. Muslims believe that God revealed the Koran to the Prophet Muhammed during this month.
The IDF also removed some restrictions on the West Bank during the month, including easing border restrictions to permit Arab-Israeli families who live on both sides of the separation wall to celebrate the holiday together. Moreover, to avoid any misunderstandings, the IDF notified its patrols that Palestinian children may be palling around with gun shaped toys and firecrackers during celebrations, particularly the Eid ul-Fitr feast that marks the end of the fasting period.
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