West Bank: the effects of the Barrier on Palestinian farmers

18-10-2007 Video Collection

This CNN/TVRL report for CNN World Report demonstrates the effects of the West Bank Barrier on Palestinian farmers and shows how the ICRC is trying to facilitate access to their land.

Israel began constructing the West Bank Barrier in 2002. It stretches for hundreds of kilometers into and around Palestinian land. The Israelis say it is intended to protect its citizens against terrorist attacks. But critics claim that the barrier is being used to set the future borders of Israel. The snaking route of the barrier takes deep slices out of Palestinian territory, enclosing large areas of private land. The effect is to divide communities, blocking off roads and services and stifling trade. In many areas, the consequences for local people have been devastating - as TVRL reports for CNN World Report from the town of Salfit .

Duration 2 min 19

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With the courtesy of TVRL. A report produced for the CNN World Report

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