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The
barrier route as of May 2005. Some previously-approved portions have
become uncertain due to Supreme Court decisions and are subject to
re-design. As of January 2006 the length of the barrier as approved by the Israeli government is 670 kilometers. Approximately 36% has been
constructed, 25% is under construction, 20% has been approved but construction has not yet begun, and the remaining 19% awaits final approval
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The barrier route as of May 2005. Some previously-approved portions have become uncertain due to Supreme Court decisions and are subject to
re-design. As of January 2006 the length of the barrier as approved by the Israeli government is 670 kilometers. Approximately 36% has been
constructed, 25% is under construction, 20% has been approved but construction has not yet begun, and the remaining 19% awaits final approval
The Israeli West Bank barrier is a physical barrier being constructed by Israel consisting of a network of fences with vehicle-barrier trenches surrounded
by an on average 60 meters wide exclusion area (90%) and up to 8 meters high concrete walls (10%).[1]. It is located partly within the West Bank, partly
along the border between the West Bank and Israel proper.
The barrier is a very controversial project. Supporters argue the barrier (i) is a necessary tool protecting Israeli civilians from Palestinian terrorism
including suicide bombing attacks in buses and bus stations, shopping centers, stores, restaurants and other public places, that increased significantly
during the al-Aqsa Intifada [1][2]; and (ii) has helped reduce incidents of terrorism by 90% from 2002 to 2005. [2]
Opponents argue the barrier (i) is an illegal attempt to annex Palestinian land under the guise of security[3]; (ii) violates international law[4]; (iii) has the
intent or effect to pre-empt final status negotiations [5]; and (iv) severely restricts Palestinians who live nearby, particularly their ability to travel freely
within the West Bank and to access work in Israel, thereby undermining their economy.[6]
A similar barrier, the Israeli Gaza Strip barrier, was constructed parallel to the Gaza Strip portion of the 1949 armistice line in 1994. This barrier did not
stray significantly from the armistice line, and it has not been as controversial as the West Bank barrier has been.
re-design. As of January 2006 the length of the barrier as approved by the Israeli government is 670 kilometers. Approximately 36% has been
constructed, 25% is under construction, 20% has been approved but construction has not yet begun, and the remaining 19% awaits final approval
Enlarge
The barrier route as of May 2005. Some previously-approved portions have become uncertain due to Supreme Court decisions and are subject to
re-design. As of January 2006 the length of the barrier as approved by the Israeli government is 670 kilometers. Approximately 36% has been
constructed, 25% is under construction, 20% has been approved but construction has not yet begun, and the remaining 19% awaits final approval
The Israeli West Bank barrier is a physical barrier being constructed by Israel consisting of a network of fences with vehicle-barrier trenches surrounded
by an on average 60 meters wide exclusion area (90%) and up to 8 meters high concrete walls (10%).[1]. It is located partly within the West Bank, partly
along the border between the West Bank and Israel proper.
The barrier is a very controversial project. Supporters argue the barrier (i) is a necessary tool protecting Israeli civilians from Palestinian terrorism
including suicide bombing attacks in buses and bus stations, shopping centers, stores, restaurants and other public places, that increased significantly
during the al-Aqsa Intifada [1][2]; and (ii) has helped reduce incidents of terrorism by 90% from 2002 to 2005. [2]
Opponents argue the barrier (i) is an illegal attempt to annex Palestinian land under the guise of security[3]; (ii) violates international law[4]; (iii) has the
intent or effect to pre-empt final status negotiations [5]; and (iv) severely restricts Palestinians who live nearby, particularly their ability to travel freely
within the West Bank and to access work in Israel, thereby undermining their economy.[6]
A similar barrier, the Israeli Gaza Strip barrier, was constructed parallel to the Gaza Strip portion of the 1949 armistice line in 1994. This barrier did not
stray significantly from the armistice line, and it has not been as controversial as the West Bank barrier has been.