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The Route Inside the West Bank

Project Stages Stage 1: 138 km - Completed in most areas Stage 2: 60 km -of this, 45 km already completed Jerusalem Envelope: 50 km - of this, 35 km already completed Stage 3 and 4: 340 km - Approved in Oct Cabinet decision expected regarding changes in the route Jerusalem Jericho Hebron Nablus Jenin Tulkarm Qalqiliya Ramallah Bethlehem Ariel Qedumim

Jerusalem Jericho Hebron Nablus Jenin Tulkarm Qalqiliya Ramallah Bethlehem Depth Barrier 7 secondary barriers have been approved to the east and west of the main barrier. The goal: to block access to Israel to isolate areas from the rest of the West Bank

Length of the Barrier Jerusalem Jericho Hebron Nablus Jenin Tulkarm Qalqiliya Ramallah Bethlehem Main Barrier: 590 km Secondary Barriers: 70 km Total length: 660 km More than twice the length of the Green Line +

Estimated Financial Cost US$2.5 million per kilometer Total = US$ 2 billion Jerusalem Jericho Hebron Nablus Jenin Tulkarm Qalqiliya Ramallah Bethlehem

Project Stages In addition: Jordan Valley barrier - Proposed Jerusalem Jericho Hebron Nablus Jenin Tulkarm Qalqiliya Ramallah Bethlehem

Jerusalem Jericho Hebron Nablus Jenin Tulkarm Qalqiliya Ramallah Bethlehem The Population Affected Over 250,000 people in 84 communities in enclaves* 402,000 people in 102 communities separated from vital places* 875,000 Palestinians directly affected 210,000 people in East Jerusalem separated from the rest of the West Bank * These figures will change if the Cabinet approves changes to the route, as promised.

Jerusalem Jericho Hebron Nablus Jenin Tulkarm Qalqiliya Ramallah Bethlehem The Land Affected 951,000 dunams 16% of the West Bank

Jerusalem Jericho Hebron Nablus Jenin Tulkarm Qalqiliya Ramallah Bethlehem The “Seam Area” Regime: Stage 1 Stage 1 Tulkarm Qalqiliya Ya’bad The area between the barrier and the green line (1.7% of the West Bank): “closed military zone”. Entering or being in the closed zone is forbidden without a special permit. The order does not apply to Israelis, Jews and tourists.

The “Seam Area” Regime: Stage 1 Stage 1 Tulkarm Qalqiliya Ya’bad Palestinians over age 12 must obtain a "permanent resident" permit. Need to prove “to the satisfaction of the Civil Administration” that they do in fact live in the seam area. Permits valid only for several months. Residents can appeal to a military committee; if rejected they must leave their homes.

The “Seam Area” Regime: Stage 1 Stage 1 Tulkarm Qalqiliya Ya’bad Other residents from the West Bank must have a permit in order to enter the seam area. 12 types of permits exist based on the purpose of entry: farmer; medical personnel, teacher, etc. Permits are valid for a particular gate and for certain times of day only.

Crossing the Barrier: Stage 1 9 checkpoints: For the residents of the enclaves and for settlers Stage 1 Tulkarm Qalqiliya Ya’bad 30 agricultural gates: Open 2-3 times a day for a short time

Freedom of Movement Stage 1 Tulkarm Qalqiliya Ya’bad IDF restrictions have brought Palestinian movement to an almost total halt. Passage permits: applications are often arbitrarily rejected Passage requires long waits. During “total closure” the gates are closed.

The Right to Work Tens of thousands of Palestinians are separated from their workplaces. Stage 1 Tulkarm Qalqiliya Ya’bad

The Right to Work Agriculture is severely harmed: thousands of acres of cultivated land separated from rest of the West Bank. Stage 1 Tulkarm Qalqiliya Ya’bad

of Living The Right to an Adequate Standard The barrier is liable to force thousands more Palestinian families into poverty. Stage 1 Tulkarm Qalqiliya Ya’bad About 40% of West Bank Palestinians currently live below the poverty line

of Living The Right to Health Most of the affected communities rely on hospitals in Tulkarem, Qalqilya and East Jerusalem. Nine of the villages in enclaves west of the barrier do not have a medical clinic. Stage 1 Tulkarm Qalqiliya Ya’bad

The Right to Education Many teachers who live in Tulkarem, Qalqilya and East Jerusalem teach in schools in neighboring villages and face problems reaching their schools. Stage 1 Tulkarm Qalqiliya Ya’bad

Jerusalem Jericho Hebron Nablus Jenin Tulkarm Qalqiliya Ramallah Bethlehem Stage 1 Tulkarm Qalqiliya Ya’bad Case Study: ‘Azzun ‘Atma Isolation of some residents from the rest of the village Problems marketing produce in the West Bank Restricted access to lands east of the barrier Problems in functioning of two schools Restricted access to medical treatment Jerusalem Jericho Hebron Nablus Jenin Tulkarm Qalqiliya Ramallah Bethlehem Azzun Atma Oranit Sha’are Tiqva Etz Efrayim Mas-ha Elqana Sanniriya Beit Amin Kafr Thulth ‘Izbat Salman Al-Mudawwar ‘Izbat Al-Ashqar

Zufin Jayyus Qalqilya Falamya Kafr Jammal Case Study: Jerusalem Envelope (East) East of the municipal boundary: 82,500 Palestinians Until recently, the municipal boundary had almost no implications on the daily lives of the residents. The establishment of the barrier to the east of Jerusalem completely ignores the existing reality. West of the municipal boundary: 200,000 Palestinians West Jerusalem East Jerusalem Ramallah Bethlehem Beit Sahur Beit Jala Gilo Ramot Allon Pisgat Ze’ev Beit Hanina Ar-Ram Giv’at Ze’ev Sur Bahir Silwan Shu’afat Al-Walaja Jerusalem Envelope Jaba Hizma Anata ’Eizariya Abu Dis Sawahira Sheikh Sa’d

Establishing Permanent Facts Israel describes the barrier as a “temporary means to meet security needs” Israel similarly described most of the settlements that were established in the 1970s All signs indicate that the barrier is intended for the long-term Jerusalem Jericho Hebron Nablus Jenin Tulkarm Qalqiliya Ramallah Bethlehem

Concealing the Facts Despite the enormous sums that Israeli citizens are paying for the barrier; Despite the grave violations of human rights that it will cause; Despite the political repercussions of far-reaching consequence; Israel refuses to provide information about the barrier and prevents public debate. Jerusalem Jericho Hebron Nablus Jenin Tulkarm Qalqiliya Ramallah Bethlehem

Jerusalem Jericho Hebron Nablus Jenin Tulkarm Qalqiliya Ramallah Bethlehem Why Was This Route Chosen? To perpetuate most settlements To avoid recognition of the 1967 border To benefit Jewish communities in Israel To preserve antiquities To ensure access to holy sites Jayyus Qalqiliya Alfe Menashe Habla Zufin Original Route Matan Jayyus Qalqiliya Alfe Menashe Habla Zufin Current Route Matan Zufin Jayyus Qalqilya Falamya Kafr Jammal

Are there Alternatives? Improve functioning of checkpoints along the Green Line Most perpetrators of attacks enter Israel through the checkpoints. Deploy more forces along the Green Line The IDF chose to shift forces to locations deep within the West Bank. Construct the barrier along the Green Line or inside Israel. Jerusalem Jericho Hebron Nablus Jenin Tulkarm Qalqiliya Ramallah Bethlehem

Time to Act Most of the barrier has not yet been constructed. It is still possible to prevent future human rights violations. Jerusalem Jericho Hebron Nablus Jenin Tulkarm Qalqiliya Ramallah Bethlehem