Palestinian Authority:
The West Bank

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Reference

• CIA Factbook
• Facts & Statistics

Geography

• Palestinian Autonomy
• Hebron
• Jericho & Vicinity
• Ramallah-Betunia Bypass Road
• Natural Resources in West Bank

Myths & Facts

• “Israel expelled peaceful Arab villagers from the West Bank.”
• “Israel can easily withdraw from the West Bank.”
• “Israel ‘occupies’ the West Bank.”
• “Israeli settlements are illegal.”
• “Israel’s security fence is meant to create a Palestinian ghetto.”
• “The security fence should be built along the pre-1967 border.”
• “Israel is required by law to return to pre-1967 boundaries.”
• “Israel has curbed religious freedom in Jerusalem.”
• “Palestinians have lowest standard of living in the Middle East.”
• “Israel uses checkpoints to deny Palestinians rights and to humiliate them.”
• “If Israel annexes settlement blocs, Palestinian state cannot be contiguous.”

Israel Defense Forces

• Easing of Restrictions in Judea and Samaria (2011)
• Implementation of Civil Policy in Judea and Samaria (2010)
• Removes Roadblocks in Ramallah (2009)
• Jalama/Gilboa Crossing Upgraded for Vehicular Traffic (2009)
• Series of Goodwill Measures in Nablus (2008)
• Redeployment of Forces in Northern West Bank (2005)
• New Terminals at West Bank Checkpoints (2005)
• Security Crossing Improvements in Judea and Samaria (2005)