Israel’s Restriction of Palestinian Work Permits Exposes Dangerous Policy Failures and Human Costs

In the aftermath of Hamas’ deadly October 7 attack, Israel’s decision to revoke work permits for approximately 100,000 Palestinians in the West Bank has plunged countless families into economic despair. While Israeli officials stress security concerns, the sweeping restrictions deepen an already fragile economy, threaten regional stability, and expose critical flaws in current policies. Security Does Not Require Economic Desperation Hanadi Abu Zant’s story is far from unique. After losing her permit to work inside Israel, she has struggled for nearly a year to pay rent or feed her children while hiding from eviction threats. This human toll underscores a...