How Israel steals land

In June 2002, the Government of Israel decided to erect a physical barrier to separate Israel and the West Bank in order to prevent the uncontrolled entry of Palestinians into Israel . In most areas, the barrier is comprised of an electronic fence with dirt paths, barbed-wire fences, and trenches on both sides, at an average width of 60 meters. In some areas, a wall six to eight meters high has been erected in place of the barrier system.

Go to the B’tselem Iraeli Information Centre for Human Rights in the occupied territories here for a report about the “security fence”.

If you wish to see a quick snapshots how the “security fence” steals Palestinian lands – see what aerial photos show has happened at Alfe Menashe Zufin and Modiin Illit. PDF warning !

This theft of land is of course contrary UN resolutions going back decades ... discussion of which is perpetually vetoed by the USA.