Jerusalem – Large-scale military incursions launched by Israeli forces on Palestine’s West Bank, and repeated attacks by the Israeli military on health workers, ambulances and medical facilities, are severely hindering people’s ability to access medical care.

The Israeli incursions, which began in the early hours of 28 August, have caused wide-scale damage to road infrastructure, electricity networks and water supplies, seriously hampering Médecins Sans Frontières' (MSF) ability to run medical activities in Jenin and Tulkarm.

“There is very limited medical access in the city of Tulkarm and its refugee camps and the damage to infrastructure is huge,” says an MSF staff member. “It’s nearly impossible to reach those in need.”

“These incursions are unannounced, leaving people massively under-prepared,” the staff member continues. “Among other things, mothers told us they do not have enough food for their babies. Residents feel trapped and isolated.”