As Israel blocks PA funding, the West Bank’s healthcare system is failing
Hospitals across the occupied West Bank have been hit by a funding shortage.
Two individuals sustained minor injuries during a confrontation between Israelis and Palestinians near Kedumim, a town in the West Bank, on Saturday. The incident, which left an Israeli civilian requiring medical attention, prompted an immediate response from IDF soldiers and Israel Police officers. The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) subsequently confirmed the clash and revealed that they are currently conducting investigations in the vicinity.
The injuries occurred just one day after similar clashes between Israeli settlers and Palestinians near Abu Falah, during which a photojournalist for the Washington Post was also wounded.
The IDF spokesperson noted that the annual olive harvest, which typically coincides with heightened tensions, is further exacerbating the situation. During this time, outsiders often attempt to interfere with the harvest process, leading to numerous disputes. According to a security official, coordination with the IDF is required in only 2% of cases, while 98% of harvests proceed without any such intervention.
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