Al Jazeera reported that Israeli authorities recently installed three new iron gates in Hebron's Old City, further intensifying restrictions on the movement of local Palestinian residents. The report noted that these measures are part of broader restrictions, particularly in the Israeli-controlled H2 area, where the number of checkpoints has increased to 32 since October 2023, with over 130 other obstacles. Data from the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) shows that 40% of checkpoints and 11% of movement obstacles in the West Bank are located in Hebron's H2 area. Hebron Mayor Yousef al-Jabari stated that approximately 10,000 Palestinians are affected, and these restrictions are aimed at preventing residents from returning home and stifling local economic activity.