Since the onset of the Gaza war in October, Israeli forces have installed at least 119 iron gates across Palestinian villages in the West Bank, effectively locking residents inside. These gates are opened and closed at the discretion of Israeli forces. Locals report being stranded in harsh weather and facing restrictions that affect not only movement but also access to healthcare, education, agriculture, and livelihoods. “Each village now has a gate, like pens for livestock,” said Barghouti, a local resident.