On 14 March 2025, Palestinian rioters clashed with Israeli forces that raided Ar Rihiyah (Hebron, West Bank). Israeli forces also fired tear gas canisters and stun grenades, causing several to suffer from tear gas inhalation. Israeli forces also beat up a Palestinian, injuring him.

Supply-chain Risk Briefing

Summary

On March 14, 2025, clashes occurred between Palestinian protesters and Israeli forces in Ar Rihiya, Hebron region, Palestine. Israeli forces used tear gas and stun grenades, causing many to suffer from tear gas inhalation, and a Palestinian resident was injured by assault. The current risk level is low, but reflects ongoing tensions within the West Bank.

Supply-chain impact

• Regional logistics constraints: Potential land transport delays due to enhanced checkpoints and road controls within the Hebron region
• Agricultural sector: Concerns over short-term transportation disruptions to production and export of agricultural products such as olive oil and grapes from the West Bank
• Manufacturing disruptions: Expected temporary operational disruptions for small-scale manufacturers including stone processing and textile companies near Hebron
• Nearby industrial zones: Production activities constrained due to reduced accessibility to industrial zones in Israeli-Palestinian border areas

Watch points

• Tension escalation: Tracking the spread of protests to other cities in the West Bank beyond Hebron and changes in intensity
• Checkpoint operations: Monitoring the duration of enhanced Israeli checkpoint controls and the speed of logistics recovery