JERUSALEM, May 11 (Xinhuanet) -- The Israel Defense Forces (IDF)imposed a full curfew on the West Bank and Gaza Strip from the early hours of Wednesday, local Ha'aretz daily reported.

    The curfew will remain in effect during Israel's annual memorial day in honor of the thousands of soldiers killed in the nation'swars and the Independence Day which fall on Wednesday and Thursday and will be lifted on Saturday night, according to the report.

    During the course of the curfew, Palestinians will only be permitted to enter Israel in "humanitarian emergencies" and onlywith requisite permits.

    Israeli security forces have imposed curfews every year ahead ofthe Independence Day for the past five years.

    Police were on high alert ahead of Wednesday's Memorial Day services and Independence Day celebrations. Enditem