separation barrier
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SEPARATION BARRIER. B'TSELEM - The Israeli Information Center for Human Rights in the Occupied Territories. Electronic fence. S e r v i c e r o a d. B a r b e d- w i r e fence. P a t r o l r o a d. T r a c e R o a d. T r e n c h. A r m o r e d V e h i c l e s R o ad. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
What is it?
Electronic fence
Serviceroad
Trench
Barbed-wire fence Patrol
road
TraceRoad
ArmoredVehicles
Road
Width: 60-100 meters
The Route
Inside the West BankInside the West BankInside the West Bank
Project Stages
Stage 1:138 km - Completed in most areasStage 2:60 km -of this, 45 km already completedJerusalem Envelope:50 km - of this, 35 km already completed
Stage 3 and 4: 340 km - Approved in Oct. 2003Cabinet 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 communitiesseparated from vital places*
875,000 Palestinians directly affected
210,000 people in East Jerusalemseparated 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 dunams16% 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 thegreen 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 toIsraelis, 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 Bankmust 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 areoften 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 LivingThe 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 LivingThe 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 inTulkarem, Qalqilya and East
Jerusalem teach in schoolsin 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-haElqana
SanniriyaBeit Amin
Kafr Thulth
‘Izbat Salman
Al-Mudawwar
‘Izbat Al-Ashqar
ZufinJayyus
Qalqilya
Falamya KafrJammal
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
BethlehemBeit 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 thelong-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 violationsof 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 RouteMatan
Jayyus
Qalqiliya
Alfe Menashe
Habla
Zufin
Current RouteMatan
ZufinJayyus
Qalqilya
Falamya KafrJammal
Are there Alternatives?
Improve functioning ofcheckpoints along the Green Line
Most perpetrators of attacks enterIsrael through the checkpoints.
Deploy more forces alongthe Green Line
The IDF chose to shift forces to locations deep within the West Bank.
Construct the barrieralong the Green Line
or inside Israel.
Jerusalem
Jericho
Hebron
Nablus
Jenin
Tulkarm
Qalqiliya
Ramallah
Bethlehem
Time to Act
Most of the barrierhas not yet been
constructed.
It is still possible to prevent future human
rights violations.
Jerusalem
Jericho
Hebron
Nablus
Jenin
Tulkarm
Qalqiliya
Ramallah
Bethlehem