COMMENT | Constant fear for Palestinians in Hebron as violence surges

COMMENT | Hebron, in the West Bank, serves as a distressing example of Palestinians suffering under Israeli occupation, marked by intimidation, movement restrictions, evictions, demolitions, and continuous Israeli military and settler presence.

The Israel-Gaza war has worsened conditions, with at least 198 Palestinian households displaced since early October due to settler violence and access constraints.

Doctors Without Borders highlights the severe impact on healthcare accessibility, noting a 78 percent drop in medical consultations and difficulties faced by healthcare workers due to movement restrictions and violence.

In Hebron's Israeli-controlled H2 area, Palestinians endure severe and unpredictable entry and exit constraints, severely affecting daily life. Movement restrictions have intensified following the Israel-Gaza war, with checkpoints open only briefly, trapping residents indoors for days.

Doctors Without Borders’ response includes...