How Israel systematically dismantles Palestinian life in occupied West Bank
Summary
An Israeli human rights group, B’Tselem, published a report saying Israeli actions in the occupied West Bank are part of a planned effort to make Palestinian life impossible and take control of the land. The report describes a system of violence, movement restrictions, and other measures aimed at pushing Palestinians out and expanding Israeli control.Key Facts
- Israeli forces recently killed two Palestinian teenagers and demolished homes in the West Bank.
- Israeli settlers have isolated Palestinian families by cutting off water and electricity in some areas.
- B’Tselem calls these actions part of a connected plan called “The Elimination Project.”
- The project aims to dismantle Palestinian institutions, economy, freedom of movement, and social life.
- The report connects these policies to a 2017 plan by Israel’s finance minister, Bezalel Smotrich.
- The effort has escalated sharply since the current Israeli far-right government took office in late 2022.
- The United Nations recorded at least 925 physical obstacles like checkpoints in the West Bank by the end of 2025.
- Palestinians face limited access to roads, land, and safe living and working conditions due to these measures.
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