Hey there! ๐ Have you ever imagined what it would be like if you couldn’t go to school, visit friends, or even go to the store? ๐ซ๐ซ That’s what’s happening right now in the West Bank, a region in the Middle East.
For the third day in a row, people living in the West Bank are facing big challenges. Israeli forces have closed many roads, making it hard for families to move between cities, towns, and villages. ๐ง
Why is this happening? On June 13, the Israeli army announced a state of emergency, which means they are taking special actions because of serious concerns. They said it’s a precaution because of some tensions in the region.
How does this affect people? Imagine waking up and finding out you can’t go to school because the roads are blocked. That’s happening to many kids there. Doctors and nurses are having trouble reaching patients who need help. ๐
A taxi driver named Ashraf shared that he’s been stuck at checkpoints for hours. He can’t earn money to support his family because he can’t drive passengers to where they need to go. ๐โ
Shops are also affected. Store owners like Ali can’t get new supplies, and fewer people are coming out to shop. ๐๏ธโก๏ธ๐ซ
This situation is making life really hard for everyone in the West Bank. People are hoping things get better soon so they can return to their normal lives.
Reference(s):
cgtn.com