Israeli military operations in the West Bank and the resulting movement restrictions have severely hindered Palestinian access to essential services and contributed to rising food prices, according to the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA).
"OCHA remains deeply concerned about the worsening humanitarian situation in the northern areas of the West Bank," the agency stated, highlighting ongoing Israeli operations in Jenin and Tulkarm. "These operations are taking place alongside strict movement restrictions, making it difficult for Palestinians to access essential services. Many are forced to wait for hours at Israeli checkpoints or take significantly longer detours," the report noted.
In Jenin, movement restrictions have led to food shortages and increased prices, while many workers and small business owners have lost their primary sources of income. "These restrictions have also prevented humanitarian workers from reaching families still in the Jenin refugee camp, as well as those displaced to other parts of the province," OCHA reported.
On January 21, the Israeli military announced the launch of a large-scale operation in Jenin, dubbed "Iron Wall." On January 27, the army expanded operations to the city of Tulkarm in the northern West Bank, and by February 2, military actions had spread to five additional Palestinian communities in the area.
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Based on materials from TASS