A Palestinian worker was killed on Sunday morning after being pursued by Israeli occupation forces near the separation wall in the town of al-Ram, north of occupied Jerusalem.
The victim, identified as Arafat Qaddous from the village of Iraq Burin, south of Nablus, was reportedly attempting to reach his workplace inside the 1948 territories when he was chased by Israeli forces. During the pursuit, he fell and lost his life.
Palestinian workers face daily violations by Israeli forces, particularly along the length of the separation wall. These practices obstruct their access to workplaces and constitute a clear violation of their right to work and to freedom of movement, both of which are protected under international human rights law.
The targeting of Palestinian workers forms part of a broader, systematic policy by the Israeli authorities aimed at imposing further economic restrictions on the Palestinian population. Such practices exacerbate existing humanitarian challenges and undermine the basic rights of civilians living under occupation.
The right to work is enshrined in international instruments, including the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights, which guarantees every individual the right to earn a living in conditions of freedom, dignity, and security.
As violations against Palestinian workers persist, and as they continue to be denied the ability to pursue their livelihoods safely, the urgency of holding the occupying power accountable for its systematic abuses becomes ever more critical. These ongoing violations highlight the need for greater international action to expose and address practices that endanger Palestinian civilians and deepen their economic and humanitarian suffering.
