After violent events in Nablus on July 24, where two Israeli settlers and four Palestinians died, Israel has responded by sealing off the West Bank, blocking roads and closing checkpoints. This has created significant obstacles for emergency medical services, particularly affecting pregnant women requiring hospital transport.

Our correspondent Claire Duhamel accompanied a paramedic who regularly transports pregnant women to hospitals, highlighting the difficulties faced during these closures. The checkpoint restrictions exacerbate health risks for vulnerable patients amid ongoing tensions.

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