What is Israeli West Bank barrier?
[[File:Wall in bethlehem.JPG|thumb|A Palestinian house in [[Bethlehem]], surrounded by the barrier on three sides]] [[File:Pesah 213.jpg|thumb|Barrier in rural area. The settlement in the distance is in Israel]] [[File:AbuDisWall.jpg|thumb|The wall running between Abu Dis and Jerusalem]] The '''Israel West Bank barrier''' is a [[wall]] built by the [[Israel|State of Israel]] to separate [[Palestinian territories]] from Israel. It is built mostly of [[fence]]s and in some places it is built of high [[concrete]] walls. It is 708 kilometers (439 miles) long. ==Construction== The barrier was built in the Second Intifada that began in September [[2000]]. It is when the Israeli government argued that it necessary to stop the violence and suicide bombing attacks coming from the [[West Bank]]. ==Arguments== There are many arguments about the barrier. People who want the barrier say it is needed to protect Israeli civilians from Palestinian [[terrorism]]. Since the barrier was built, the number of attacks has gone down, especially in areas where the barrier has been fully completed. Israel says that it is necessary for the country's security. People who are against the barrier say that it is against [[international law]] because Israel and the Palestinians have not agreed where the [[border]] between them should be and have not reached a [[consensus]]. While the Palestinian Authority is in charge for water sources, the economic system, etc. in the West Bank, Palestinians who travel to Israel for medical, [[education]]al or work purposes have said that the barrier has negative effects on daily life and gives them less [[freedom]] (due to checkpoints). ==Other websites== *[http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/3111159.stm Q&A: What is the West Bank barrier?] on the ''[[BBC]]'' website *[https://www.adl.org/resources/glossary-terms/the-security-barrier The Security Barrier] on the ''ADL'' website {{Judea and Samaria Area}} {{West Bank navbox}} {{Israel topics}} [[Category:Arab–Israeli conflict]] [[Category:Buildings