This study investigates how Israeli military road obstacles in the West Bank during the Second Intifada affected Palestinian employment patterns. Using geospatial data, it reveals that these barriers blocked peri-urban commuters from reaching commercial centers and crossings, reducing their employability but simultaneously boosting opportunities for centrally located Palestinians.

The research demonstrates a clear redistribution effect: obstacle removal could shift unemployment locationally, though broader economic gains would likely require addressing the underlying political context. This finding underscores how infrastructure interventions might alter job availability across space without necessarily resolving overall employment challenges.