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Daily digest 2026-09-17 — Occupied Palestinian Territory

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Daily digest: occupied Palestinian territory

2026-09-17

Attacks on healthcare facilities and personnel persist across the occupied Palestinian territory, alongside significant access restrictions for patients.

Key developments

In the West Bank, 124 attacks on healthcare were recorded between January and August 2026, resulting in 91 fatalities and over 2,000 injuries. During the same period, the Gaza Strip experienced 169 attacks on healthcare, leading to 18 fatalities and 49 injuries. Humanitarian organizations continue to face challenges in securing adequate funding for their operations.

Key concerns

Access restrictions for patients in the West Bank remain a critical concern, with a significant percentage of patient and companion permit applications either pending or denied. The ongoing violence and military operations in Gaza also pose significant protection risks for civilians.

Humanitarian impact

Palestinians in the West Bank have experienced 322 fatalities due to conflict-related incidents since January 2025. In Gaza, 47 Palestinians were killed and 176 injured in August alone, contributing to over 1,300 fatalities since the October 2025 ceasefire. These events exacerbate displacement and insecurity, impacting access to essential services.

Information gaps

The specific types of property damage and displacement in the West Bank are not detailed in the provided excerpts.