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Occupied West Bank resembles an open-air prison with numerous checkpoints, electric fences, and walls

As the violence rages on in the Gaza Strip, one cannot overlook the ongoing oppression inflicted by Israel upon another region - the West Bank. This occupied territory closely resembles a prison with its numerous checkpoints, electric fences, and walls. One may wonder what atrocities are being committed behind these barriers and how Israel continues to oppress those living within them.

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Occupied West Bank resembles an open-air prison with numerous checkpoints, electric fences, and walls

Palestinians reflect on their experiences, feelings, and the unspoken on these separation walls.

The West Bank is currently divided into three parts according to the Oslo Accords.

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Occupied West Bank resembles an open-air prison with numerous checkpoints, electric fences, and walls

Area A is under Palestinian military control. Ninety-eight percent of the population lives here.

Area B is under the control of both Israeli and Palestinian military.

Area C is entirely under Israeli military control.

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Occupied West Bank resembles an open-air prison with numerous checkpoints, electric fences, and walls

This structure of the West Bank provides a basis for Israel's illegal practices. The infrastructure is insufficient in the territories entered under Israeli military control. Due to arbitrarily closed checkpoints, vehicle queues stretch for kilometers.

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Occupied West Bank resembles an open-air prison with numerous checkpoints, electric fences, and walls

Ramallah, Nablus, Jenin, Hebron, and Bethlehem are the largest cities in the West Bank.

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Occupied West Bank resembles an open-air prison with numerous checkpoints, electric fences, and walls

Under Israeli pressure, the West Bank is left behind in time.

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Occupied West Bank resembles an open-air prison with numerous checkpoints, electric fences, and walls

Palestinian children are in their own land but under the shadow of soldiers, walls, and electric wire fences.

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Occupied West Bank resembles an open-air prison with numerous checkpoints, electric fences, and walls

Against million-dollar weapons, they only dream of a free Palestine.