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

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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

5. Breakdown of Fatalities

6. 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

7. 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.

8. 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.

9. 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!

10. 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

11. 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

12. 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

13. 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

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

15. 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)

16. 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.

17. Habla
Palestinian Authority
Matan
Israel

18. 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.

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

20. 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 )
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)

21. 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 -
- Seam Zone Web Site