March 2005

The Humanitarian Impact of the West Bank Barrier on Palestinian Community

This report is divided into four parts:
 

• The first part provides a general overview of the Barrier route and its humanitarian implications. It also includes a brief overview of certain legal developments.

• The second part of the report is divided into geographic areas (from north-south) and provides a detailed description of the construction in each area along the route. A summary of key developments is provided at the beginning of each area section.

• Case studies are included throughout the report describing the Humanitarian situation of communities affected by the route of the Barrier.

• The final part of this report discusses access through the Barrier and provides a detailed description of the gates in the Barrier.

Update 5

A report to the Humanitarian Emergency Policy Group (HEPG), compiled by the United Nations Office for Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) and the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) in the occupied Palestinian territory.