Al Jazeera reported that since the Gaza war began in October 2023, the number of Israeli military checkpoints in the West Bank has surged to approximately 925, leading to a more than 50% drop in local transportation volume. Studies show these delays cost the Palestinian economy about $765,000 (2.8 million shekels) daily, or approximately $16.8 million per month, and result in the loss of 191,146 work hours daily. This has significantly increased production and transportation costs for businesses, with some companies experiencing a 30-40% drop in sales and resorting to layoffs.