West Bank town becomes 'big prison' as Israel fences it in
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A five-meter-high metal fence slices across the eastern edge of Sinjil, a Palestinian town in the Israeli-occupied West Bank. It's a particularly stark example of barriers that have sprung up across the territory, becoming an overwhelming feature of daily life for Palestinians.
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- A metal fence and heavy gates now restrict movement in and out of Sinjil, leaving only one guarded entrance. 10s
- Residents report significant increases in travel times and difficulty accessing work and services. 1m 0s
- Israeli authorities say the barriers are for security, citing recent attacks and the need to protect settlers. 1m 26s
- Checkpoints and roadblocks have become more common across the West Bank since October 2023. 2m 12s
- Most countries consider Israeli settlements in the West Bank to violate international law. 1m 56s