The Anti-Terrorist Fence Facts and Figures February 2004 Photo: Sasson Tiram ©

Proportionally speaking, In the last three years, over 900 Israelis have been killed in terrorist attacks, and over 6,000 have been injured. Proportionally speaking, in the United States these figures would be equal to 40,580 dead. UK: equal to 9,000 dead France: equal to 9,000 dead Spain: equal to 6,000 dead Germany: equal to 12,000 dead Italy: equal to 9,000 dead Russia: equal to 21,500 dead

Impact of Suicide Bombings Violent incidents since Sept. ’00 ……20,162 Suicide attacks carried out …………..137 Israelis killed in suicide bombings …431 Total Israelis Killed 927 Total Israelis Killed: 927

Suicide Attacks and Their Origins West Bank No fence Hadera Netaniya Herzliya Tel Aviv Rishon- Letziyon Tulkarem Jenin Petah Tikva Shekhem Afula Wadi Ara Zerifin Haifa Nahariya Meron K. Motzkin Binyamina Um Al Fahm Ramallah Hebron Jerusalem Kib. Shluhot, Sde Trumot Meggido Jct. Kfar-Yavetz Gaza Qalqiliya Bethlehem 124 Israelis killed 44 Israelis Killed 87 Israelis Killed Taibe Gaza fence: Only one suicide bomber came from the Gaza Strip. Kfar Sava 28 Israelis Killed R. Ha’ayin 81 Israelis Killed 55 Israelis Killed 83 Israelis Killed One Suicide Attack Origin Point for One Attack

Breakdown of Fatalities

Effectiveness of the Fence The fence substantially improves the ability of the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) to prevent the infiltration of terrorists and criminal elements into Israel. 5 10 15 20 25 Sep - 00 Nov Jan 01 Mar May Jul 02 03 Carried out Intercepted IDF presence in PA, Fence construction begins

Determining the Course of the Fence Dozens of crossing points have been set up to enable the controlled mutual flow of people and goods. On average, there is a crossing point every 1.8 miles (3 km) of Phase A.

Determining the Course of the Fence Use of public lands is a priority. When this is not feasible, private land is requisitioned but remains the property of its original owner. Full compensation is offered, and owners can file objections with the High Court of Justice. In a number of cases agreement was reached regarding alterations and local considerations. The preservation of landscape and nature remains a priority.

Route Overview Fence Bureau assembled July 2001.  Jenin Fence Bureau assembled July 2001. Fence to be constructed in phases. 10 miles wide Tulkarem Shekhem (Nablus) Qalqilya Tel Aviv  Ramallah  Jericho Jerusalem Bethlehem Hebron 10miles/ 16km wide!

Phase A Approved August 2002 85 miles (137 km) from Salem Elqana Jerusalem Elqana Salem Jericho Tirat Zvi   Ariel Qedumim Carmel Phase A Approved August 2002 85 miles (137 km) from Salem Elqana 12.5 miles (20 km) in northern and southern areas of Jerusalem Elqana  Tel Aviv COMPLETED

Phase B Approved January 2003 50 miles (80 km) Salem Tirat-Zvi Jerusalem Elqana Salem Jericho Tirat Zvi   Ariel Qedumim Carmel Phase B Approved January 2003 50 miles (80 km) Salem Tirat-Zvi 43 km to Tirat Zvi in phase B1, and completion of another 37 km to Mt. Avner in phase B2.  Tel Aviv Under Construction

Phase C1 Approved August 2003 40 miles (64 km) in three segments: Jerusalem Elqana Salem Jericho Tirat Zvi   Ariel Qedumim Carmel Phase C1 Approved August 2003  40 miles (64 km) in three segments: Beit Sahur  Olive Jct. Qalandyia  Anatot Around Bir Nabala  Tel Aviv Under Construction

Anti-Terrorist Fence Cross Section Barbed wire Fine sand Paved road A ditch 6-8 ft Fence 10ft (3m) Dirt road 6 4 2 3 1 5 1

Walled Sections Approximately 3.8% of the fence 3.8% 100% (Lengths are proportional) 100%

Walled Sections The walled sections of the fence were erected along Highway #6, close to the towns of Tulkarem and Qalqiliya, where snipers target and shoot commuters. 8.5m (28 feet) Highway #6 300m (985 feet)

Walled Sections Qalqiliya and Highway #6: Kfar-Sava Qalqilya Tel Aviv   Qalqiliya Qalqiliya and Highway #6: Walled sections of the fence were installed facing sniper-prone areas and compromise only 3.8% of the length of the fence.

Habla Palestinian Authority Matan Israel

Yokne’am Suicide Bombing Attempt On December 13, 2003, Islamic Jihad members from Jenin set out for Yokneam, an Israeli town north-east of Jenin, with the intent of carrying out a suicide attack against the town’s ORT-Alon High School. Due to the Anti-Terrorist Fence erected in that area, the terrorists were forced to travel eastward in order to infiltrate into Israel from the Jordan Valley, where no fence exists. There, however, they were able to be intercepted, and the attack thwarted.

December 3, 2003 – Yokne’am Suicide Bombing Attempt Planned Arrested STOP! Existing fence Planned fence

Arab Public Opinion on the Fence Tawfik Abu Baker, Palestinian Parliament member: The Palestinians and their suicide attacks are what forced Israel to build a fence. (“Al Dastour”, Jordan, Jan 7 2004) Dr. Ahsan Al Trabelsi, publicist Yasser Arafat, the PA and the militant fundamentalists are responsible for building this fence. No one else built it. (“Ilaf” website, Jan 13, 2004) Abed El Rahman Rashid, “Al Sharq Al Awsat” board Had the Arabs accepted an agreement with Israel three years ago, they would have saved 1500 Palestinian lives, and prevented the building of the fence. (“Al Sharq Al Awsat” editorial, Dec 12, 2003)

For More Information Ministry of Foreign Affairs - www.mfa.gov.il - Saving Lives: Israel's Anti-Terror Fence - Frequently Asked Questions - Palestinian terrorism since Sept. 2000 Ministry of Defense - www.securityfence.mod.gov.il/Pages/ENG/ - Seam Zone Web Site