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'She was haemorrhaging': In the West Bank, the checkpoint ordeal for pregnant women

'She was haemorrhaging': In the West Bank, the checkpoint ordeal for pregnant women

Summary

After violent events in Nablus, Israel closed roads and checkpoints in the West Bank, making it hard for pregnant women to get to hospitals. A paramedic regularly helping these women shared the difficulties they face during these closures.

Key Facts

  • Violent clashes in Nablus on July 24 led to deaths of two Israeli settlers and four Palestinians.
  • Following the violence, Israel sealed off the West Bank by blocking roads and closing checkpoints.
  • Pregnant women in the area experience serious problems reaching hospitals during these closures.
  • A paramedic regularly transports pregnant women and reported the hardships involved.
  • The situation worsens after outbreaks of violence when access is most restricted.
  • The article highlights one woman who was bleeding heavily and needed urgent medical care.
  • The West Bank remains a region with frequent travel and access challenges for Palestinians due to security measures.
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