Reference CIA: West Bank Facts and Figures Coordination of Government Activities in the Territories (COGAT) Facts & Statistics Israeli Industrial Areas in the West Bank Map Judea Maps Jordanian Annexation of the West Bank Palestinian Authority Palestinian Refugees in the West Bank Samaria Settlements The West Bank Security Fence Myths & Facts “All of Palestine is Holy Muslim Waqf Land”: A Myth and its Roots 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)
