Israel has intensified its security measures in the West Bank following the ceasefire with Hamas, resulting in a significant increase in travel times and disruption to everyday life for Palestinians. The measures, including numerous checkpoints and road diversions, are justified by Israel as necessary to prevent a resurgence of violence but are seen by many as a way to appease hardline settler leaders.
Abdullah Fauzi, un banquero de la ciudad de Nablus, en el norte de Cisjordania, sale de casa a las cuatro de la mañana para llegar a su trabajo a las ocho, y a menudo llega tarde. Su viaje solía tomar una hora, hasta el ataque de Hamás contra Israel el 7 de octubre de 2023, después del cual Israel lanzó su ofensiva en la Franja de Gaza.
“Nos tratan como a cualquier otro auto privado”, dijo, describiendo docenas de casos en los que los soldados israelíes obligaron a las ambulancias a esperar para la inspección cuando respondían a llamadas de emergencia. En un caso, el 21 de enero, el Ministerio de Salud Palestino informó que una mujer de 46 años que había sufrido un ataque al corazón en la ciudad sureña de Hebrón murió mientras esperaba a cruzar un control.
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