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are Checkpoints?
A
checkpoint is a roadblock which is guarded by
soldiers of the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) -
the Israeli army in the Palestinian territories.
The purpose of Israeli checkpoints is to
control and restrict the movement of
Palestinians within the Palestinian Territories,
as well as into and out of Israel across the
Green Line. There are
currently at least 144 Israeli-imposed checkpoints
across the West Bank and Gaza Strip, with that
figure changing often as new checkpoints arise (see
maps).
How do
Checkpoints violate Human Rights?
Checkpoints….
- Constitute
a Form of Collective Punishment
- Deny
Freedom of Movement
- Indiscriminately
Inflict Physical Abuse, Harassment, and
Humiliation on Palestinian Civilians
Impact of
Checkpoints on Palestinian civilians
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A
roadblock of earth and concrete near
Hebron
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