Palestinian politician Mustafa Barghouti stated that the Israeli government is attempting to "suffocate the West Bank," transforming every city and village into a "small prison." He told Al Jazeera that the region is besieged by 1,300 military checkpoints and gates, which hinder the normal flow of people, economic activity, and access to healthcare, while also destroying the educational system. Barghouti added that Palestinians face continuous terror from settlers and Israeli soldiers, preventing them from harvesting their olive trees. He attributed today's attack to the Israeli government, specifically naming ministers Netanyahu, Katz, Ben Gvir, and Smotrich, warning that such collective punishment will eventually lead to explosions.