The systemic and extensive restrictions on movement imposed in Palestinian territories, manifesting as checkpoints, roadblocks, and controlled borders, fundamentally alter the social, economic, and health dynamics of Palestinian communities, profoundly affecting their overall quality of life and access to essential services.

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Since 1967, movement restrictions on Palestinians in the West Bank, East Jerusalem, and the Gaza Strip (Gaza) have limited prompt access to medical care. The West Bank and East Jerusalem have been segmented into smaller and smaller disconnected areas by separation walls and fences, and Israeli-only roads connecting the settlements. Israel restricts movement between and within the territories through a complex system of internal closures that bar Palestinians from leaving their town, village, or refugee camp; and refugee camps refer patients to specialty clinics and hospitals as needed. Consequently, movement restrictions can result in delayed, inadequate, or no medical care

The long-running restrictions have severely limited Palestinian access to the Israeli labour market that had been a big source of employment prior to the 2000 uprising.Gaza's unemployment rate is among the highest in the world, according to OCHA. The jobless rate stands at 46%, and is higher still among youth at around 70%, latest data from the Palestinian Central Bureau of Statistics says.

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Restrictions on movement of Palestinians by Israel, including checkpoints and roadblocks, significantly impede the daily life of Palestinians, affecting their access to healthcare, education, and employment opportunities.

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Restrictions on movement of Palestinians by Israel, including checkpoints and roadblocks, significantly impede the daily life of Palestinians, affecting their access to healthcare, education, and employment opportunities.

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