Israel raises West Bank checkpoints and barriers to 942, restricting Palestinian movement

A new report by the Palestinian Commission Against the Wall and Settlements reveals that Israel has intensified its occupation of the West Bank by increasing military checkpoints and barriers to 942, the highest number in two decades. These obstacles, including checkpoints, iron gates, and earth mounds, restrict Palestinian movement and access to essential services. The report highlights that Hebron has the most barriers, and notes a concerning trend of Israeli settlers installing their own gates. The system fragments Palestinian territory and reshapes the region's geography.