Trapped in Transit: The Human Cost of Occupation's Gridlock The image of Maarouf Zaid pleading with Israeli soldiers to let his critically ill infant pass through a locked gate is an uncomfortable reminder that, for Palestinians living under occupation, medical emergencies are often just another obstacle to overcome.
Deir Ammar refugee camp has been isolated from Ramallah's services since the closure of its military gate in late February.
The statistics on movement obstacles in the West Bank are stark: at least 925 Israeli obstacles affect 3. 4 million Palestinians, including permanent checkpoints and temporary barriers with no fixed schedules.