1. PALESTINE THE HOLY LAND March 2005

2. Brief Historical Background

3. The Separation Wall Length: 786 Km Heights: 2.5 – 9 m 343000 inhabitants will be between the wall and the green line 103320 trees already >>>>>>>> The wall will use 43.5% from the West Bank lands

4. Impact of Wall 1.Completely surround 100,000 people in 42 towns 2.Reduce the available water supply by 1 billion gallons 3.Confiscate hundreds of thousands of acres of land 4.Severely restrict travel to jobs, hospitals and schools 5.Adversely affect 4 out of 10 Palestinians

5. The Separation Wall

6. The Settlement What is a settlement? What is a settlement? Settlements are essentially large housing projects built illegally by Israel on land confiscated from Palestinians within the West Bank, Jerusalem and Gaza Strip. These settlements are joined to each other and to Israel through "by-pass" roads, which are for the exclusive use of Israelis and which are also built on privately owned Palestinian land confiscated by the Israeli government. Settlements are essentially large housing projects built illegally by Israel on land confiscated from Palestinians within the West Bank, Jerusalem and Gaza Strip. These settlements are joined to each other and to Israel through "by-pass" roads, which are for the exclusive use of Israelis and which are also built on privately owned Palestinian land confiscated by the Israeli government.

7. Number and Area of Settlements There are 205 settlements in the West Bank (including Jerusalem) and Gaza Strip.190 are in the West Bank and 19 in the Gaza Strip. There are 205 settlements in the West Bank (including Jerusalem) and Gaza Strip.190 are in the West Bank and 19 in the Gaza Strip. Over 74 outposts (habitations built that are non-contiguous with the established settlements) were established after the Oslo Accord. Over 74 outposts (habitations built that are non-contiguous with the established settlements) were established after the Oslo Accord.

8. Number and Area of Settlements The Israeli controlled areas (including settlements, military and industrial facilities) in the West Bank occupy 106 Km2 (2.1% of the area of the West Bank). Palestinian built- up areas occupy 283 km2 (8.5% of the area of the West Bank).iii The total remaining area of the West Bank, including all borders, is under complete Israeli security control. The Israeli controlled areas (including settlements, military and industrial facilities) in the West Bank occupy 106 Km2 (2.1% of the area of the West Bank). Palestinian built- up areas occupy 283 km2 (8.5% of the area of the West Bank).iii The total remaining area of the West Bank, including all borders, is under complete Israeli security control.iii

9. Number and Area of Settlements One million Palestinians live on 360 square kilometers of land in the Gaza Strip, making it the most highly dense population area in the world. Despite this fact, 5000 Israeli settlers continue to reside illegally in the Gaza strip and control 30% of the area. One million Palestinians live on 360 square kilometers of land in the Gaza Strip, making it the most highly dense population area in the world. Despite this fact, 5000 Israeli settlers continue to reside illegally in the Gaza strip and control 30% of the area.

10. Number and Area of Settlements There are more than 403,249 settlers in the West Bank. 211,788 of these settlers live in Jerusalem. There are more than 403,249 settlers in the West Bank. 211,788 of these settlers live in Jerusalem. Settlements limit Palestinian access to natural resources such as water and agricultural land. This is especially problematic for the Palestinians since it is estimated that their population will double within the West Bank and the Gaza Strip to five million by the year 2010.x Settlements limit Palestinian access to natural resources such as water and agricultural land. This is especially problematic for the Palestinians since it is estimated that their population will double within the West Bank and the Gaza Strip to five million by the year 2010.xx

11. Number and Area of Settlements There are 115 settlements located over water highly sensitive areas, and 25 settlements over water sensitive areas. There are 115 settlements located over water highly sensitive areas, and 25 settlements over water sensitive areas. Three million Palestinians are allowed to use 250 million cubic meters of water per annum (83 cubic meters for each Palestinian per year) while six million Israelis enjoy the use of 2.0 billion cubic meters (333 cubic meter for each Israeli per year), which means that one Israeli consumes as much water as do four Palestinians. Each Israeli settler is allocated 1450 cubic meters per year. Three million Palestinians are allowed to use 250 million cubic meters of water per annum (83 cubic meters for each Palestinian per year) while six million Israelis enjoy the use of 2.0 billion cubic meters (333 cubic meter for each Israeli per year), which means that one Israeli consumes as much water as do four Palestinians. Each Israeli settler is allocated 1450 cubic meters per year.

12. The Settlements The hill top pictured above is Abu Ghneim mountain. The second picture was taken during the construction of the Har Homa settlement. Israeli settlements in the Palestinian territories increased 35% in 2003 even though population growth was just 5.32% over the same period. That is almost 7 times higher than “natural growth” thereby illustrating the high vacancy rates found in settlements. 1997 2003

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14. Intifada Statistics Palestinians Killed : 3798, Children, 749 Palestinians Killed : 3798, Children, 749 Injured : 28530 Injured : 28530 Damaged Buildings: 66894 Damaged Buildings: 66894 Reference : PCBS Reference : PCBS Extra Judicial Killings ( Targetted Killings): 288 Extra Judicial Killings ( Targetted Killings): 288 Palestinians who were the target of an assassination: 181 !!!! Palestinians who were the target of an assassination: 181 !!!!

15. Imprisonment Since 1967, over 600000 palestinians have been held in Israeli jails for periods ranging from one week to life, over 200 have died while in Israeli jails (Palestine times, no. 83, May 1998) Since 1967, over 600000 palestinians have been held in Israeli jails for periods ranging from one week to life, over 200 have died while in Israeli jails (Palestine times, no. 83, May 1998) During the first Intifada Israel arrested some 175,000 Palestinians – (Passia) During the first Intifada Israel arrested some 175,000 Palestinians – (Passia) Palestinians in custody of Israeli security forces January 2005: 15676 Palestinians in custody of Israeli security forces January 2005: 15676 Detention without trial (Administrative Detention) : 6 January, 2005, 848 Detention without trial (Administrative Detention) : 6 January, 2005, 848 Minors in detention (January 2005): 382 Minors in detention (January 2005): 382Betselem Torture: 85% of detainees tortured during interrogation – Betselem / Passia

16. Expropriation and Destruction of Land Since 1967, Israel (occupation authorities and settlers) have expropriated some 79% of the WBGS territory. (Betselem, Land Grab, Report, May 2002) Since 1967, Israel (occupation authorities and settlers) have expropriated some 79% of the WBGS territory. (Betselem, Land Grab, Report, May 2002) Since 28 Sept 2000, and as of Oct 2003, Israeli forces have raised ……..13% of the total arable land in Gaza (PCHR Gaza) Since 28 Sept 2000, and as of Oct 2003, Israeli forces have raised ……..13% of the total arable land in Gaza (PCHR Gaza)Passia

17. Demolition of houses On 17 February 2005, the Minister of Defense announced a cessation of punitive house demolitions. From October 2001 (when house demolitions as punishment began again after a break of almost four years) to January 2005, Israel demolished 675 homes in the Occupied Territories as punishment. On 17 February 2005, the Minister of Defense announced a cessation of punitive house demolitions. From October 2001 (when house demolitions as punishment began again after a break of almost four years) to January 2005, Israel demolished 675 homes in the Occupied Territories as punishment.Betselem 3000 houses destroyed by Israeli Army during current intifada – (Haaretz, 11 Aug, 2003)

18. East Jerusalem Statistics on land expropriation in East Jerusalem since 1967 Amount of land taken (in dunams): 23378 Amount of land taken (in dunams): 23378 Size of neighborhood (in dunams):22571 Size of neighborhood (in dunams):22571 Number of housing units 2002:44610 Number of housing units 2002:44610 Number of residents 2002 : 176647 Number of residents 2002 : 176647 Revocation of Residency Rights!!! :6396 Revocation of Residency Rights!!! :6396Betselem

19. Movement of Goods and People Checkpoints Checkpoints Road blocks Road blocks Control Towers Control Towers Physical obstacles Physical obstacles Forbidden Roads !! – 41 Roads / 700 km WB Forbidden Roads !! – 41 Roads / 700 km WB Overtaking military vehicles !!! Overtaking military vehicles !!! Permits Permits Movement between westbank and gaza Movement between westbank and gaza West Bank Resident in Jerusalem Car!!!! West Bank Resident in Jerusalem Car!!!! Closure Closure Siege Siege Curfew Curfew Travel – Airport Travel – Airport

20. Results of Occupation Results of Occupation Destruction of infra structure Destruction of infra structure Lack of information / Market access Lack of information / Market access Limited Communications:15 yrs for a phone line!!! Limited Communications:15 yrs for a phone line!!! Psychological trauma Psychological trauma Unfair competition – dumping Unfair competition – dumping Racism and discrimination Racism and discrimination Obstruction of effective institutions Obstruction of effective institutions Under-developed judicial system Under-developed judicial system

21. Results on Palestinian population Mass scale loss of possessions Mass scale loss of possessions Mass migration and displacement Mass migration and displacement Psychological Devastation Psychological Devastation Lack of security Lack of security Dependent economy Dependent economy

22. Palestinian Economy Vs. Israeli Economy

25. Elections Presidential elections, Seven Candidates: President Mahmoud Abbas 62% Presidential elections, Seven Candidates: President Mahmoud Abbas 62% Municipalities : Municipalities : - Phase one : 23 rd Dec.2004, 26 villages in the WB, and ( ) 10 villages in GS - Phase one : 23 rd Dec.2004, 26 villages in the WB, and ( ) 10 villages in GS - Phase two: May 2005, 89 locations - Phase two: May 2005, 89 locations - Phase three: Sep.2005, - Phase three: Sep.2005, PLC : 17 th, July, 2005, 128 candidates, Mixed system “Proportional & Constituencies” PLC : 17 th, July, 2005, 128 candidates, Mixed system “Proportional & Constituencies”

26. Palestinian Needs Independent, viable Palestinian State within 1967 borders Independent, viable Palestinian State within 1967 borders East Jerusalem as the capital of the Palestinian State East Jerusalem as the capital of the Palestinian State Fair solution for the Refugees issue according to UN resolutions Fair solution for the Refugees issue according to UN resolutions S T O P S T O P

27. Economic Comparative Analysis Israel Unemployment 1 out of 10 Growth rate -0.8% Palestine Unemployment 1 out of 2 Growth rate -18% Sources: United Nations 2004 Human Development Index (HDI), 2003 CIA World Fact Book. A Palestinian has to work for 28 years to earn what an Israeli does in one year GDP Per Capita Annual Budget UN HDI Rank $117.4 Billion $19,500 $45.1 Billion 22 out of 177 GDP Per Capita Annual Budget UN HDI Rank $2.4 Billion $700 $1.2 Billion 102 out of 177 In the land between the Mediterranean sea and the Jordan river…

28. Military Comparison Main Battle Tanks – Combat Aircraft – Artillery – 2001 Military Expenditures – Official Active Forces – Source: Center for Strategic and International Studies Israel Palestine 3,950 438 1,542 $10.1 billion 167,600 0 $85 million 35,000 “We can argue with the Palestinians about who’s to blame; but about who is suffering worse – there is no argument. They are a destitute nation living in an elaborate prison under the guns of the Israeli army.” Jerusalem Post Editorial, March 3, 2004 Israel continues to maintain tens of thousands of troops in the West Bank and Gaza – Israel invaded and occupied those areas in the 1967 war