: Local leaders in the camp declared a campaign of "civil disobedience" to protest what they described as collective punishment. Broader Unrest

The lockdown followed a shooting at a military checkpoint on October 8, 2022, that killed an 18-year-old Israeli soldier.

: The blockade impacted an estimated 60,000 to 100,000 residents , cutting off access to schools, workplaces, and critical medical care, such as dialysis and chemotherapy.

: Even after checkpoints partially reopened, strict vehicle checks caused massive traffic jams, effectively bringing daily life to a standstill. The Protests & General Strike