The Security Fence

What Would You do? 1000 killed, 6,002 injured, 19,590 attacks From 29 September 2000 through 24 November 2004

1000 killed,

6,002 injured,

19,590 attacks

From 29 September 2000 through 24 November 2004

Arguments for the Fence Most of the terrorists come from the West Bank. The Palestinian leadership is doing nothing to stop the terrorists and even encourages them. There are no terrorist infiltrations from Gaza because a security fence already exists there .

Most of the terrorists come from the West Bank.

The Palestinian leadership is doing nothing to stop the terrorists and even encourages them.

There are no terrorist infiltrations from Gaza because a security fence already exists there .

Stopping Terror

The route was determined by security needs, as well as the local topographical conditions. The route places a barrier in the path of terrorists, as the Palestinian leadership refuses to dismantle the terrorist infrastructure.

The route was determined by security needs, as well as the local topographical conditions.

The route places a barrier in the path of terrorists, as the Palestinian leadership refuses to dismantle the terrorist infrastructure.

Israel’s Side When private lands are used, they remain the property of the owners, who receive compensation for their use . The fence will go on public lands, wherever possible .

When private lands are used, they remain the property of the owners, who receive compensation for their use .

The fence will go on public lands, wherever possible .

Humanitarian Dozens of crossing points have been set up to allow the free movement of people and goods. Special gates will allow farmers to reach their fields.

Dozens of crossing points have been set up to allow the free movement of people and goods.

Special gates will allow farmers to reach their fields.

If there was no terrorism there would be no fence

If there was no terrorism there would be no fence

Suicide Attacks and Their Origins 81 Israelis Killed 28 Israelis Killed 87 Israelis Killed 124 Israelis killed 44 Israelis Killed 55 Israelis Killed 83 Israelis Killed Kfar Sava R. Ha’ayin Taibe Origin Point for One Attack One Suicide Attack 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 West Bank No fence Gaza fence: Only one suicide bomber came from the Gaza Strip.

Breakdown of Fatalities

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. 0 5 10 15 20 25 Sep - 00 Nov - 00 Jan - 01 Mar - 01 May - 01 Jul - 01 Sep - 01 Nov - 01 Jan - 02 Mar - 02 May - 02 Jul - 02 Sep - 02 Nov - 02 Jan - 03 Mar - 03 May - 03 Jul - 03 Sep - 03 Nov - 03 Carried out Intercepted IDF presence in PA, Fence construction begins

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 .

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 .

Suicide Attacks and Their Origins 81 Israelis Killed 28 Israelis Killed 87 Israelis Killed 124 Israelis killed 44 Israelis Killed 55 Israelis Killed 83 Israelis Killed Kfar Sava R. Ha’ayin Taibe Origin Point for One Attack One Suicide Attack 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 West Bank No fence Gaza fence: Only one suicide bomber came from the Gaza Strip.

Breakdown of Fatalities

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. 0 5 10 15 20 25 Sep - 00 Nov - 00 Jan - 01 Mar - 01 May - 01 Jul - 01 Sep - 01 Nov - 01 Jan - 02 Mar - 02 May - 02 Jul - 02 Sep - 02 Nov - 02 Jan - 03 Mar - 03 May - 03 Jul - 03 Sep - 03 Nov - 03 Carried out Intercepted IDF presence in PA, Fence construction begins

Route Overview Fence Bureau assembled July 2001. Fence to be constructed in phases. Tel Aviv  Jerusalem  Jericho Shekhem (Nablus)  Jenin Tulkarem Ramallah  Hebron Bethlehem 10 miles wide Qalqilya 10miles/ 16km wide!

Fence Bureau assembled July 2001.

Fence to be constructed in phases.

Jericho

Shekhem (Nablus)

Tulkarem

Hebron

Bethlehem

Qalqilya

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