Local leaders in Samaria have sent an urgent letter to several government ministers, calling for changes in entry policies and enforcement at security crossings. Their appeal highlights severe traffic congestion at the Eliyahu crossing and on major routes, which they argue poses a significant security risk to Israeli citizens. The congestion has worsened due to increased entry of Arab Israeli civilians into Qalqilya for shopping and leisure, and the closure of other crossings has funneled all traffic to a single checkpoint. The mayors and governors warn that the situation endangers tens of thousands of residents and cite recent shooting attacks as evidence of the threat. They demand a new policy or equal enforcement at crossings, warning that the current approach undermines security, the economy, transportation, and public trust.