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Backgrounder by Jerusalem Story providing an extensive history and detailed timeline of Israel's closure system and restrictions surrounding Jerusalem, covering the history of closure policies from 1967 to the present, Israeli efforts to restrict Palestinian movement, checkpoints and crossings, the health permit system and various other entry authorizations, and the broader impact of closure on Palestinian residents of Jerusalem and surrounding communities. The report documents the systematic transformation of Jerusalem's access regime across several distinct periods and its consequences for Palestinian daily life, including barriers to healthcare and other essential services. Recommended for researchers and students seeking a comprehensive reference on the history and mechanics of Israel's closure system around Jerusalem, with particular relevance for understanding how the permit regime creates barriers to healthcare access for Palestinians in and around the city and for situating Jerusalem's closure within the broader architecture of Israeli control over Palestinian movement.
