Key facts
- Settler attacks in the occupied West Bank have resulted in Palestinian deaths and injuries, with homes and property damaged.
- Access to essential medical care, including dialysis and emergency services, has been severely disrupted by military closures and checkpoints.
- Thousands of new settler housing units have been approved, and hundreds of Palestinians have been killed since October 2023.
- At least 45 Palestinian communities have been displaced due to settler violence and access restrictions since 2023.
- Infants have died due to delays in reaching hospitals caused by blocked checkpoints.
- Approximately 12,000 Palestinians are effectively isolated by road closures, impacting access to work, school, and healthcare.
Settler violence and expansion in the occupied West Bank are systematically undermining the conditions necessary for Palestinian survival, impacting access to healthcare, food security, and community support. Recent attacks have led to deaths and injuries, with movement restrictions preventing patients from reaching medical facilities. Thousands of Palestinians are effectively isolated, relying on lengthy detours and complex transfers for essential services. This escalating situation, characterized by increased settler attacks and displacement of communities, is reshaping the West Bank's geography and severely compromising public health infrastructure. The consequences extend beyond territorial changes, directly affecting the ability of Palestinians to live healthy lives and access critical care.