Palestinians Cross Separation Wall to Access Jerusalem

Residents of the occupied West Bank are increasingly risking their lives by climbing the separation wall near Ram to reach Jerusalem, driven by worsening economic conditions and limited job opportunities. These crossings pose severe dangers, including falls and potential gunfire from Israeli soldiers. Since the construction of the wall in 2002 for “security” reasons, nearly three million Palestinians have faced restricted access to Jerusalem and Israel. The International Court of Justice ruled Israel’s occupation illegal in July, urging the evacuation of settlements in the West Bank and East Jerusalem.

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