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The New Settlement in Hebron March, 2007

Over 600 Israeli settlers in Hebron, a Palestinian city, are causing significant disruption to the lives of thousands of Palestinians. Movement restrictions, closed shops, and empty apartments are among the consequences. The situation is adding tension to the area. Despite restrictions, settlers continue to expand their presence. Learn more at www.peacenow.org.il.

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The New Settlement in Hebron March, 2007

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  1. The New Settlement in Hebron March, 2007

  2. Hebron Protocol 17/1/1997Between Israel and the Palestinian Authority divided the city: H1 Area – Palestinian control 18 km2 130,000 Palestinians H2 Area – Israeli control 4 km2 35,000 Palestinians 600 Israeli Settlers

  3. The Settlements In Hebron Over 600 Settlers in the middle of a Palestinian City, spoiling the lives of Thousands of Palestinians 30 Families 70 People 200 Students 40 Families

  4. A letter from the legal adviser of the ministry of defense, 31/1/07: “…The assumption according to which it was possible to maintain ordinary Palestinian daily-life in the area, side by side with Israeli daily-life, contradicts the separation principle, which is the basis of the security plan for the defense of the area”.

  5. Movement Restrictions • Near the Settlement: • Over 1,500 shops closed • Almost 900 apartments empty No Cars No Walking

  6. New Settlement Givat Ha’avot Tomb of the Patriarchs Prayers Rd

  7. New Settlement • As a result: • Thousands of Palestinians under severe movement restrictions • Hundreds of soldiers to protect another large area in Hebron • Rising the tension in the whole area

  8. Hundreds(!) of Settlers

  9. Connecting to Electricity Bringing Water

  10. Yeshiva Students in the House School Children Studying inside

  11. The House is BIG (c. 4000 sq. meter) Constant Presence of Soldiers Inside the House to Protect the Settlers

  12. Despite army and police restrictions, Peace Now’s protesting in Hebron, 25/3/07

  13. More Details on Settlements see: www.peacenow.org.il

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