Humanitarian Situation Update #343 | West Bank

Across the West Bank, violence continues at alarming levels, with more people getting killed and injured by the day.

Amid a deep economic downturn, Palestinians trying to reach workplaces in East Jerusalem or Israel are regularly coming under fire. Since October 2023, fourteen Palestinians have been killed by Israeli forces while attempting to cross the Israeli Barrier, and more than 200 have been injured.

New figures show that, so far in 2025, more than 1,000 Palestinians have been injured in settler attacks – more than double the total for all of 2024.

Meanwhile, harsh movement restrictions are blocking access to workplaces and essential services. Most recently, these restrictions intensified in Hebron, affecting thousands.

Read more in our latest update: https://www.ochaopt.org/.../humanitarian-situation-update...

An Israeli checkpoint, kept closed since 23 November 2025, outside Ash Shuhada Street in the H2 area of Hebron city. Photo courtesy of a resident.