On 6 February 2008, the Israeli military blocked the road near At-Tuwani, using concrete slabs and earth mounds. The road provides the only vehicle access for people in the South Hebron Hills to travel to and from the city of Yatta, which serves as the economic hub for the entire region. This Friday, 29 February, Palestinians in the South Hebron Hills are planning a demonstration against the roadblock just off Route 317.