UN Says Israel's 942 Checkpoints, Barriers in Occupied West Bank Restrict Palestinian Movement

The United Nations says Israel maintains 942 checkpoints and other barriers across the occupied West Bank that restrict Palestinian movement, according to Anadolu Agency, citing updated figures from the Colonization and Wall Resistance Commission and the UN humanitarian office (OCHA).

The report described the network as including checkpoints, gates and roadblocks, though it did not break down how many of each type make up the total figure or specify how the count has changed compared with previous tallies.

Impact on daily movement not fully detailed

Anadolu Agency's report did not specify how the restrictions affect Palestinians' access to work, healthcare, education or other services in practical terms, nor did it include comment from Israeli authorities on the figures or the rationale for the barriers.

It also did not indicate over what time period these updated figures were compiled or whether the count reflects a recent increase or decrease in barriers.

Israel has long maintained that security measures in the West Bank, including checkpoints, are necessary to prevent attacks, a position Palestinian officials and rights groups dispute as they describe the restrictions' effect on civilian life.

Further details on the sources' methodology and any response from Israeli officials were not included in the available report.