Another example is the closure imposed on the Hebron area in June 2014, following the kidnapping of three settlers from a nearby area.54 Accordingly, it could be derived from this analysis that these security ‘justifications’ are used to mask policies of discrimination, colonization and, ultimately, forced population transfer of the Palestinian people. 54 Maan News Agency, “Hebron on strike as Israel tightens closure around city”, 16 June 2014. Available at: http://www.maannews.com/Content.aspx?id=705122 22