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Health Under Occupation: Chapter Four Development

Medical Aid for Palestinians (MAP) has released the fourth in our series of briefings investigating the impact of 50 years of Israel’s military occupation on the health and dignity of Palestinians.

As the occupying power, Israel is obligated under international law to respect the Palestinian people’s rights to self-determination and development.

This latest chapter exposes how Israel’s practices and policies are violating these rights and obstructing the development of the health sector in the occupied Palestinian territory (oPt) (Gaza and the West Bank, including East Jerusalem).

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Medical Aid for Palestinians (MAP) has released the fourth in our series of briefings investigating the impact of 50 years of Israel’s military occupation on the health and dignity of Palestinians.

As the occupying power, Israel is obligated under international law to respect the Palestinian people’s rights to self-determination and development.

This latest chapter exposes how Israel’s practices and policies are violating these rights and obstructing the development of the health sector in the occupied Palestinian territory (oPt) (Gaza and the West Bank, including East Jerusalem).

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The document outlines how Israeli restrictions hinder Palestinian healthcare development, limiting infrastructure, supplies and workforce, and urging international support efforts.