Israel’s West Bank road closures turn routine journeys into long ordeals
Summary
Israel has set up many military checkpoints and iron gates across the occupied West Bank. These closures cause long delays for Palestinians and sometimes block emergency medical help, contributing to hardships and sometimes fatal outcomes.Key Facts
- Zahriya Abu Hijleh, a Palestinian woman with diabetes, died after delays caused by a closed Israeli gate prevented timely medical care.
- Ambulances cannot enter some Palestinian towns directly because of Israeli-controlled gates, requiring patients to be carried on foot between vehicles.
- Israel closes parts of the West Bank periodically, including during Jewish holidays like Sukkot (September 27 to October 3).
- Israeli settlers move freely in the West Bank, while Palestinians face long waits at checkpoints and roadblocks.
- Some Palestinians have been trapped for many hours due to these closures, making daily activities difficult.
- There are reports of physical assaults by Israeli soldiers against Palestinians during checkpoint incidents.
- These closures disrupt access to work, education, and medical services for Palestinians in the West Bank.
- The checkpoints and roadblocks are managed by Israeli military forces.
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