Israel's Sukkot-period closure of the occupied West Bank, running September 27 to October 3, has left Palestinians facing hours-long waits at checkpoints and iron gates. A 66-year-old woman died after a gate blocked her ambulance, while one family spent over 14 hours stranded on the roads. The CRRC recorded 942 obstacles as of September 25, up from 793 in March 2024.
West Bank Closures Turn Routine Journeys Into Ordeals
Source: Al Jazeera