
Israeli military checkpoints in the occupied West Bank are severely restricting the movement of people and goods, inflicting heavy damage on the Palestinian economy, according to Al Jazeera. The report describes local businesses struggling to survive as delays, closures and permit requirements disrupt trade, employment and daily life for residents across the territory.
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