Projects in Area C 2011-2012 - Ministry of Foreign Affairs

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Projects in Area C2011-2012

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IndexIntroduction

Infrastructure, Planning and Construction

RoadsElectricity

SchoolsClinics

Master PlansTelecommunications

QuarriesIndustrial Zones

WaterRawabi

Environmental ProtectionWaste Water

Waste Collection and DisposalLand Rehabilitation

AgricultureOlive Harvest

Miscellaneous Allenby BridgeBaptismal Site

Appendix

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IntroductionBackground

The Interim Agreement on the West Bank and the Gaza Strip, known as Oslo II, was signed by Israel and the Palestine Liberation Organization in 1995. The agreement divides Judea and Samaria into three sections: A, B and C.

Area A, which includes most of the large Palestinian population centers, is mostly under Palestinian Authority (PA) civil and security control.

Area B is mostly under PA civil control and Israeli security control.

Area C is mostly under Israeli security and civil control, although the PA has authority in civil matters not related to land.

The government of Israel, through the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) and the Coordinator of Government Activities in the Territories (COGAT), promotes development and improved living standards for the Palestinian population in Area C. This population totals some 90,000 people, roughly 3 percent of the Palestinian population in Judea and Samaria.

Israel meets all of its obligations to the Palestinian population in Area C, as required by the Oslo

Accords and derived from Israel's security control of the area and her authority over infrastructure, land, and planning.

Beyond the responsibilities designated in the agreements, Israel provides additional assistance to the Palestinians in Area C, in areas such as agriculture and health.

Israel also supports projects in Area C that serve all populations in Judea and Samaria, such as waste disposal sites and waste water treatment plants.

What’s in this book?

This book is a compilation of all activities in Area C that COGAT has approved, supported or initiated. These activities include the approval of 328 different projects between 2011 and the first half of 2012, staff work on new master plans and the promotion of infrastructure projects and educational initiatives, some of which are funded by the Civil Administration.

The projects listed in this book are the result of joint efforts by the international community and the Palestinian Authority in cooperation with Israel.

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The statutory process for construction projects in Area C is complex and lengthy, but it is necessary. Proper planning preserves the rights of individuals well as the public interest, especially in regards to the protection of the environment, the use of natural resources and the preservation of archaeological sites.

In order for the Civil Administration to approve a project, the plans must undergo this statutory process and adhere to the time frames stipulated in the law.

Many construction projects in Area C are illegal and poorly planned. Such activity damages the environment and creates long-term problems that lower the standard of living for residents. Illegal construction projects that ignore master plans undermine the possibility for future expansions and create problems for electrical, sewage and water systems.

We can do more together

COGAT welcomes initiatives for projects in Area C, and works to ensure their success, but only as long as they adhere to the law. We encourage the international community to continue to work with us so that projects can be executed in a legal and efficient manner.

Furthermore, we call your attention to those projects that the Civil Administration has approved but have not yet been implemented because they do not have a sponsor (see Appendix B).

Our shared goal is to continue to secure financing and to develop projects that benefit Palestinians living in Area C.

The projects detailed in this book are evidence of the great success that cooperation brings. They represent only a few of COGAT’s many joint ventures. More information can be found on our website atwww.cogat.idf.il.

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Infrastructure, Planning and Construction

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10 million ₪the Civil Administration budget for road related

projects in 2012

Roads

95% of requests for repaving roads were approved over the

past two years. This trend is likely to continue.

In 2012, COGAT approved 19 road renovation projects

sponsored by USAID. In 2011, 22 USAID road projects were

approved and completed.

COGAT and the Civil Administration understand that a healthy and extensive network of roads and highways are necessary for economic development, quality of life and traveler safety.

Since roads are a necessary infrastructural component for commercial and economic expansion, COGAT has put special emphasis on supporting road related projects in Area C. With the projects initiated by the international community, much progress has been made repaving existing roads and building new ones.

Expanding the network of roads not only creates better access, freer movement, and new economic opportunities for residents - it also saves lives. Traffic accidents are frequent in Judea and Samaria; in Area C in 2010, over one thousand

cars were involved in road accidents with casualties.

But building new roads and repairing old ones is not a simple process. When designing new road projects, it is important to take into account safety standards, environmental impact and preexisting infrastructure.

In order to approve a road-related project in Area C, some of the following are necessary:

1. Analysis and evidence of land ownership.

2. Preservation of historical artifacts. [During a project repaving the road from Dir Sharaf, a tomb from the second temple period (516-70 B.C.E.) was discovered near Sabastiya.]

3. Building permits. 4. Maintaining safety standards.5. Accounting for environmental

protection and nature preservation.

6. Rerouting preexisting infrastructure (i.e. water lines, electrical cables) as necessary.

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2011-2012: COGAT approved 47 road related projects sponsored by the international community.

is the leader in road related projects for Palestinians in Judea and Samaria

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Roads Projects

Road Repair

Route 60 - Brukin - Kod Village

USAID

Road repair in Area C, western section of the road (highway 60).

Project Type

Location

Sponsor

Description

Road Repair

Aboud, Ramallah

USAID

Repaving the access road to Aboud village.

Project Type

Location

Sponsor

Description

Road Repair

Old Highway 60: from the CTN intersection to Dura al-Qar’, Ramallah

USAID, PA

Project Type

Location

Sponsor

Road Repair

Huwarra, entrance to Nablus

USAID

Project Type

Location

Sponsor

Road Repair

Zatara, Bethlehem

USAID

Project Type

Location

Sponsor

Road Repair

Deir al-Hatab, Nablus

USAID

Project Type

Location

Sponsor

Road Repair

Jenin – Jalama (Part A from Route 60)

USAID

Project Type

Location

Sponsor

Road Repair

Beit Furik – Beit Dajan, Nablus

USAID

Project Type

Location

Sponsor

Before RenovationAfter Renovation

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Road Repair

Dir Jarir – Silwad, Ramallah

USAID

Project Type

Location

Sponsor

Road Repair

Rujib – al Masaken, Nablus

USAID

Project Type

Location

Sponsor

Road Repair

Salem road, Jenin

USAID

Project Type

Location

Sponsor

Road Repair

Beit Zait – Jifna - Jalazun Road, Ramallah

USAID

Project Type

Location

Sponsor

Road Repair

Jabba – Qalandia, Ramallah

USAID

Project Type

Location

Sponsor

Road Repair

Taybeh – Deir Dibwan Road, Ramallah

USAID

Project Type

Location

Sponsor

Road Repair

Beit Sahur, Bethlehem

USAID

Project Type

Location

Sponsor

Road Repair

Ein Arik – Betunia, Ramallah

USAID

Project Type

Location

Sponsor

Bazaria Intersection Before Renovation Bazaria Intersection After Renovation

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Road Repair

al-Kufryat Road: Jayyus - Tulkarem

USAID

The road has already been repaired in Area B and requires repaving in Area C.

Project Type

Location

Sponsor

Description

Road Repair

Teqoa – Khirbat Adir

PA

Project Type

Location

Sponsor

Intersection Repair

Kharas

PA

Repair the intersection at the entrance to the town.

Project Type

Location

Sponsor

Description

Road Repair

Deir Ballut

PA

Repair includes drainage incline.

Project Type

Location

Sponsor

Description

Road Repair

Teqoa – Khirbat Adir

PA

Project Type

Location

Sponsor

Project Type

Location

Sponsor

Description

Project Type

Location

Sponsor

Description

Road Repair

Salfit - Bruqin

PA

Paving the road for traveler safety and improved traffic flow.

Project Type

Location

Sponsor

Description

Road Repair

Beit Ur al-Tahta – Beit Ur al-Fuka, Ramallah

PA

Project Type

Location

Sponsor

Road Repair

Jamain -Yasuf

PA

Repairing the existing path that runs between the two villages.

Project Type

Location

Sponsor

Description

Road Construction

Khirbat ad Deir, Bethlehem

PA

200,000 ₪

Request from the village council to pave the road into the village.

Project Type

Location

Sponsor

Cost

Description

Road Repair

Kifl Haris

Renovating and repaving the road leading to Kifl Haris.

Project Type

Location

Description

Road Repair

Wadi Fukin

PA

Project Type

Location

Sponsor

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Road Repair

Jenin – Jalama (Part B, from Route 60), Jenin

USAID

Project Type

Location

Sponsor

Road Construction

Rawabi, Ramallah

A temporary access road was needed to connect the construction site with Bir Zeit, as part of the project to build the new Palestinian city of Rawabi.

Project Type

Location

Description

Road Repair

Anata, Jerusalem Periphery

USAID

Access road to Anata village.

Project Type

Location

Sponsor

Description

Road Repair and Expansion

Qalqilya

Municipality of Qalqilya

The road repair has been completed, currently working on the road extension.

Project Type

Location

Sponsor

Description

Intersection Repair

Khirbet Aliya, Bethlehem

Civil Administration

1 million ₪

Redoing the intersection leading to Khirbet Aliya from Route 60.

Project Type

Location

Sponsor

Cost

Description

Beit Iba Before Renovation

Beit Iba After Renovation

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Intersection Repair

Khirbet Zakariya


2 million ₪

Redoing the intersection at the entrance to Khirbet Zakariya.

Project Type

Location

Sponsor

Cost

Description

Intersection Construction

Intersection of Route 60 and Route 465


3.5 million ₪

Project Type

Location

Sponsor

Cost

Road Repair

Route 90 – Jiftlik – Beit Dajan

USAID

The project requires an archaeological dig before repairs may begin.

Project Type

Location

Sponsor

Description

Road Repair

Route 60 – Sura, Nablus

USAID

Repairing the road that runs from the Jit intersection to Route 55.

Project Type

Location

Sponsor

Description

Road Repair

Route 60 –Samoa, Hebron

USAID

Project Type

Location

Sponsor

Road Repair

Sheikh Sa’eed – Sawahira, Jerusalem Periphery

USAID

Project Type

Location

Sponsor

Road Repair

Biddu - Beit Anan, Ramallah

USAID

Restoring the road inside the Biddu village plan.

Project Type

Location

Sponsor

Description

Road Repair

Kharbatha – Bani Harith, Ramallah

USAID

Repairing the road that runs from Kharbatha to Route 446.

Project Type

Location

Sponsor

Description

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Road Repair

Burqin – Kafr ad Dik

USAID

Repairing the asphalt road that connects the two villages.

Project Type

Location

Sponsor

Description

Road Repair

Route 57, Beit Lid – Saffarin

USAID

Repairing the road that connects the villages to route 57.

Project Type

Location

Sponsor

Description

Road Repair

Ein Yabrud – Batin, Ramallah

USAID

Project Type

Location

Sponsor

Road Repair

Jenin Road East, along Park Ibrahim Haddad, Jenin

USAID

Project Type

Location

Sponsor

Road Repair

Deir Jarir – Kafr Malik – Ein Samiya, Ramallah

USAID

Renovating and repaving the road.

Project Type

Location

Sponsor

Description

Road Repair

Ein Yabrud – Deir Jarir, Ramallah

USAID

Renovation and repaving in Area C.

Project Type

Location

Sponsor

Description

Road Repair

Tzlaot Road, Nablus

USAID

Repaving the road.

Project Type

Location

Sponsor

Description

Road Repair

Wadi al Jir - Sawahira, Jerusalem Periphery

USAID

Project Type

Location

Sponsor


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Road Repair

Yatta Road (Part B)

USAID

Project Type

Location

Sponsor

Road Repair

Jenin – Megido, Jenin

USAID

Project Type

Location

Sponsor

Road Repair

Qabatiya - Jalama

USAID

Project Type

Location

Sponsor

Road Repair

Seikh Sa’eed Road

USAID

Project Type

Location

Sponsor

Road Repair

Bani Zeid, Ramallah

USAID

Project Type

Location

Sponsor

Road Repair

Kafr ad Dik

USAID

Project Type

Location

Sponsor

Road Repair

Beit Lid – Kafr Qaddum

USAID

Farming path that connects the two villages.

Project Type

Location

Sponsor

Description

Road Repair

Dura - Sanjar

USAID

Project Type

Location

Sponsor

Road Repair

Jiftlik, Jericho

USAID, PA

Repairing existing asphalt roads.

Project Type

Location

Sponsor

Description

Road Repair

Al Badhan – An Nassariya, Nablus

USAID

Project Type

Location

Sponsor


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Road Repair

Beit Fajjar – Migdal Oz, Bethlehem

PA

PA requested to repair the road that connects the village of Beit Fajjar to the main road, route runs along the Migdal Oz settlement.

Project Type

Location

Sponsor

Description

Road Repair

Rabud, Ramallah

PA

Paving an existing road with asphalt.

Project Type

Location

Sponsor

Description

Road Repair

Dir Nizam, Ramallah

PA

Paving an existing road with asphalt.

Project Type

Location

Sponsor

Description

Road Repair

Khirbet Jubara

PA

Repairing roads inside of the village.

Project Type

Location

Sponsor

Description

Road Construction

Jalazun, Ramallah

USAID, PA

1.5 million $

Construction of a pedestrian bridge that would connect the girls’ and boys’ schools of Jalazun.

Project Type

Location

Sponsor

Cost

Description

Road Construction

Wadi Al Quf

PA

Paving a new road.

Project Type

Location

Sponsor

Description

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Road Repair

Kafr Thulth – Izbat abu Salaman

USAID, PA

Road that connects the two villages.

Project Type

Location

Sponsor

Description

Road Repair

Awwas Village – Khirbet Tawas, Hebron

PA

Renovating and repaving an existing road that connects the two villages.

Project Type

Location

Sponsor

Description

Road Repair

Sabastiya, Nablus

PA

Tarring the road.

Project Type

Location

Sponsor

Description

Pedestrian Pathway

Lubbo, Ramallah


2.5 million ₪

Building a new pedestrian walkway along Route 60 to provide safer access to the Lubbo a-Sharika school.

Project Type

Location

Sponsor

Cost

Description

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There are an additional 21 road related projects that are currently in planning.



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Electricity

Electricity needs in Judea and Samaria are roughly 12.5% of

the national electricity output.

A photovoltaic system that provides 50 KW costs roughly

60,000 ₪.

The total energy needs for all of Judea and Samaria are

810 MVA. The currents supply stands at 755 MVA.

Energy, and specifically electricity, is a basic need in all of our daily lives. Producing electricity is necessary for the operation of the large, complex systems that impact the lives of the entire population. This is especially true in an era of rapid development and penetration of technologies at all levels of our daily activities, whether it is in the field of information, health, education or simply basic household needs.

The development of electrical services and capabilities for the Palestinian sector requires considerable preparation, planning and the construction of suitable electrical infrastructure.

COGAT works in tandem with the Civil Administration, the Israel Electrical Corporation (IEC), the Jerusalem District Electrical Company and the Palestinian Energy Authority in order to strengthen the Palestinian energy sector, specifically in Area C.

In accordance with the Oslo Accords, the responsibilities relating to the provision of electricity in Judea and Samaria remained on the Israeli side. The Civil Administration is responsible for the management of the electrical system in Areas A, B and C. Electricity is provided by the Israeli side, as are the connections between villages and hamlets.

There are an unfortunate number of electricity-related projects that are delayed or are not developed. By and large this is due to the dilapidated state of internal networks in various villages, decaying electrical infrastructure, and not meeting safety standards for the electrical systems.

COGAT invests considerable effort to ensure that Palestinian residents receive electricity. This must be done, however, in a way that ensures safety and planning standards.

The Civil Administration and IEC continue to initiate multiple projects to improve the infrastructure and the delivery of electricity in Judea and Samaria. These include projects to construct electrical sub stations, enlarging electrical connections for Palestinian settlements, integrating electrical sources and finding preemptive solutions to predictable problems. The goal is to plan for future needs as well as provide for current ones, one of the many reasons that developing renewable energy is part of the governmental policy.

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98% of Palestinians in Areas A, B and C are connected to electricity.

2010-2012

The Civil Administration has a3 million ₪

budget for electricity related projects in 2013

According to Civil Administration estimates, roughly 30% of electricity provided to Palestinians in Judea and Samaria is lost due to poor

infrastructure and cable maintenance, theft and the like.

Future plans include developing local electricity production through renewable energy sources and improving electrical infrastructure to

support electricity demands.

The Civil Administration

initiated 26 electricity related projects.

4 million ₪ budget for electricity

projects.

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Electricty Projects

Electrical Supply Connection

Hajja, Far’ata, Immatin


92,000 ₪

Enlarging the electrical supply connection from 1.2 MVA to 2.5 MVA.

Project Type

Location

Sponsor

Cost

Description


Marj Na’ja, Jericho


35,000 ₪

Enlarging the electrical supply connection for the village.

Project Type

Location

Sponsor

Cost

Description


Kfar Zibad, Jericho


30,000 ₪


Project Type

Location

Sponsor

Cost

Description


Fasayil, Jericho


40,000 ₪


Project Type

Location

Sponsor

Cost

Description


Arab al Jahalin, Jerusalem Periphery


435,000 ₪

Enlarging the electrical supply connection for the village and installing an electrical supply network.

Project Type

Location

Sponsor

Cost

Description


Salem, Jenin

PA

31,000 ₪

Enlarging the electrical supply connection to Jenin and surrounding villages by 2 MVA.

Project Type

Location

Sponsor

Cost

Description

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New Electrical Connection

Umm ar Rihon, Jenin


20,000 ₪

Connecting the village to electrical system.

Project Type

Location

Sponsor

Cost

Description


Azmut, Dir al Hatab, Salem, Nablus


817,000 ₪

Combining and enlarging the electrical supply connection to the three villages.

Project Type

Location

Sponsor

Cost

Description


Ar Ras, Kafr Sur

PA

Connecting both villages to a single electricity cable and increasing the voltage. The project is currently suspended due to a disagreement between the village councils over specifics of the joint connection.

Project Type

Location

Sponsor

Description


Kifl Haris, Haris, Qira

PA

Connecting the three villages to the electrical supply and increasing the supply to 3 megavolts. The project has not begun due to implementation problems on the Palestinian side.

Project Type

Location

Sponsor

Description

For Illustrative Purposes, Photo Credit: IEC

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Electrical Tower

Lubban ash Sharqiya, Nablus


275,000 ₪

Moving an electrical tower at the entrance of the village to a location where it does not pose a safety hazard.

Project Type

Location

Sponsor

Cost

Description

Lighting

Beit Ur al Tahta – Betuniya, Ramallah


1.7 Million ₪

Installing lighting along the road between the villages.

Project Type

Location

Sponsor

Cost

Description

Electrical Connection

Jalame, Jenin

PA

Constructing a new high voltage electrical cable from Jalame to Jenin. The cable will enlarge the electrical supply by 7 MVA and will improve the consistency of the electrical supply. This project has particular importance because the city suffers from power shortages and blackouts on an average of 2 hours per day.

Project Type

Location

Sponsor

Description

High Voltage Power Lines, For Illustrative Purposes, Photo Credit: IEC

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The 45 million euro European Investment Bank Electrical Substation Project. The project will increase the supply of electricity to the

Palestinians residing in Judea and Samaria.

Substation

Jenin

A new electrical substation will be constructed. The IEC is assisting the project and providing additional electricity to the northern Samaria area.

Project Type

Location

Description

Substation

Nablus

A new electrical substation will be constructed. The IEC is assisting the project and providing additional electricity to the city of Tulkarem and southern Samaria.

Project Type

Location

Description

Substation

Ramallah

A new electrical substation will be constructed. The IEC is assisting the project and providing additional electricity to the area. The electrical supply will increase by approximately 50 MVA.

Project Type

Location

Description

Substation

Tarqumiya, Hebron

A new electrical substation will be constructed. The IEC is assisting the project and providing additional electricity to the southern Judea region.

Project Type

Location

Description

Electrical Substation, For Illustrative Purposes, Photo Credit: IEC

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Sabastiya, Nizaf, Jebil, Nablus


560,000 ₪

Combining three villages to one electrical connection and increasing the supply to 5 MVA.

Project Type

Location

Sponsor

Cost

Description


Lubban ash Sharqiya, Nablus


183,000 ₪

Increasing the electrical supply to the village by enlarging the connection from low voltage (3x400A) to a high voltage (1.5 MVA) connection.

Project Type

Location

Sponsor

Cost

Description


Aqrabaniya, Beit Hassan, Nassariya, Ein Shibli


1 Million ₪

Combining three villages to one electrical connection and increasing the supply to 5 MVA.

Project Type

Location

Sponsor

Cost

Description


Beita, Nablus


300,000 ₪

Increasing the electrical supply connection to 3 MVA.

Project Type

Location

Sponsor

Cost

Description


Zeitar, Illar, Atil, Deir al Ghasun


1 Million ₪

Increasing the electrical supply to the villages through a central electrical connection.

Project Type

Location

Sponsor

Cost

Description


Urif, Nablus


600,000 ₪

Increasing the electrical supply to the village by enlarging the connection from low voltage (3x250A) to a high voltage (2 MVA) connection.

Project Type

Location

Sponsor

Cost

Description

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Tulkarem

PA

218,000 ₪

The project is meant to increase the electrical supply to the city, which currently suffers from extensive electricity shortages.

Project Type

Location

Sponsor

Cost

Description


Qalqilya

PA

The project is meant to increase the electrical supply to the city, which currently suffers from extensive electricity shortages. Plans for the connection are being evaluated since the cables will have to cross route 6 and other major infrastructure.

Project Type

Location

Sponsor

Description


Anza, Jenin

300,000 ₪

Increasing the electrical supply to the village by enlarging the connection from low voltage (3x160A) to a high voltage (0.7 MVA) connection.

Project Type

Location

Cost

Description


Kafr al Labad, Bal’a

PA

300,000 ₪

Connecting two villages to the electrical supply and increase supply to the villages in Area A.

Project Type

Location

Sponsor

Cost

Description


Jiftlik, Jericho

PA

Building an electrical room for the village.

Project Type

Location

Sponsor

Description


Jayyus, Jiftlik, Beit Dajan, Zabda, Jericho

PA and the well owners

Connecting wells to the power supply. The required connection is 3x250 low voltage.

Project Type

Location

Sponsor

Description

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Schools

Construction at the Jalazun School in RamallahPicture Credit: USAID

Out of the 17 schools approved for either construction or

renovation by the Civil Administration, at least 5 were not implemented due to a lack

of funds.

One of the most common reasons why a school related

request may not receive approval is that the plans

do not meet the necessary standards for safety and design. For example, if a school would be located too close to a major

road, or there is not enough space for the school to house

the number of students it intends to accept.

According to the Interim Agreement, “powers and responsibilities in the sphere of Education and Culture in the West Bank and in the Gaza Strip will be transferred from the military government and its Civil Administration to the Palestinian side. This sphere includes, inter alia, responsibility over schools, teachers, higher education…” (Annex III, Article 9).

According to the Palestinian Central Bureau of Statistics, there are 1,975 Palestinian primary schools in Judea and Samaria. Close to half a million students learn in PA schools, 53,000 attend UNRWA schools, and another 77,000 attend private schools.

In PA schools there is an average of 28 students per class, 33 on average in UNRWA schools and 23 in private institutions.

Teacher salaries, training, school materials, etc. all fall under the authority of the PA, including in Area C. In Areas A and B, construction of schools is also under the authority of the PA, unlike in Area C where, as with any construction, it is Israel’s responsibility.

Schools constructed in Area C must meet all planning and design requirements, as well as safety standards.

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17 Approved

44 requests for renovations, expansions and construction of schools in Area C have been submitted ot the Civil Administration since 2011

27 Initial Approval

4Denied4

In Planning

JiftlikCredit to Guillaume Paumier / Wikimedia Commons

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School Projects

Renovation

Harmala, Bethlehem

USAID

Addition of 6 classrooms.

Project Type

Location

Sponsor

Description

Renovation

Anata, Jerusalem Periphery

USAID

Addition of 6 classrooms and additional rooms, total of 800 square meters.

Project Type

Location

Sponsor

Description

Renovation

Jalazun, Ramallah

USAID, UNWRA

750,000 €

Renovation for the boy’s school includes an additional floor and renovation of the classrooms. The girl’s school is being completely reconstructed. The new building will have 23 new classrooms for their 1,100 students.

Project Type

Location

Sponsor

Cost

Description

Renovation

Al Maniya, Bethlehem

USAID, Quartet

School runs grades 1-12. Project include renovation of school grounds, water fountains, bathroom facilities, and kitchen, as well as ongoing improvements to the outside of the school. Student population: 367 (197 girls, 170 boys).

Project Type

Location

Sponsor

Description

Children at a Hebron School, For Illustrative Purposes, Photo Credit: USAID

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Renovation

el Buweib, Hebron

USAID

School runs grades 1-9 in a building of 12 classrooms. Renovations will include the addition of 8 new classrooms, improving and expanding water infrastructure, repaving the school grounds, renovating the kitchen and bathrooms, and repainting. Student population: 180 (100 girls, 80 boys).

Project Type

Location

Sponsor

Description

Renovation

Ibrahimieh, Hebron

ICRC

166,866

Reinforcement of the school structure, rewiring the electrical system, painting, installation of water fountains, repairing the outer gate and surrounding wall.

Project Type

Location

Sponsor

Cost

Description

Renovation

Khirbet ed Deirat

USAID

School of 10 classrooms, renovations will include the completion of the second floor, support wall, water and waste infrastructure, repaving the school yard and completing two kilometers of sidewalk to enable students access without entering the road. Student population: 160 (90 girls, 70 boys).

Project Type

Location

Sponsor

Description

Renovation

El Arrub, Hebron

USAID

Repaving the road and parking lot for the agricultural school.

Project Type

Location

Sponsor

Description

Renovation

Fassa’el, Jericho

USAID

Khalid Bein El Walid Elementary School has seven classrooms and 100 students. The project includes renovating the yard, repairing the access road.

Project Type

Location

Sponsor

Description

Renovation

Jaba’, Jerusalem

Periphery

USAID

Addition of a floor for eight classrooms.

Project Type

Location

Sponsor

Description

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School Expansion

Khirbet al-Misbah

Quartet

Project Type

Location

Sponsor

School Expansion

Beit ur al-Fuka

IDB, Quartet

Expansion of the al-Fuka school near route 443.

Project Type

Location

Sponsor

Description

Renovation

Arb el Fureijat, Hebron

Quartet, Belgium

Addition of three classrooms

Project Type

Location

Sponsor

Description

Renovation

Jahalin, Hebron

Quartet

Renovation of two classrooms and building reinforcement.

Project Type

Location

Sponsor

Description

Renovation

ar Ramadin, Hebron

Quartet

Addition of seven classrooms and work rooms.

Project Type

Location

Sponsor

Description

Renovation

Qatanna, Jerusalem Periphery

IDB, Quartet

addition of eight classrooms, structural reinforcement.

Project Type

Location

Sponsor

Description

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New School

Qalqilya

PA

Currently awaiting design plans from the PA.

Project Type

Location

Sponsor

Description

Renovation

Khirbet at-Tuwani

PA

Addition of a floor to the school, currently awaiting detailed plans from the PA

Project Type

Location

Sponsor

Description

New School

Khirbet a-Dir Teqoa, Bethlehem

USAID/ANERA

Renovation of girls and boys school.

Project Type

Location

Sponsor

Description

Renovation

Khirbet Jabrah

PA

Project Type

Location

Sponsor

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List of school projects that recently received preliminary approval:

Project Type

Nazlat isa, Tulkarem

Location

Qalqas, Hebron

Construction of a new school

Renovation and expansion of existing school

Shuhada, HebronConstruction of a new school

Umm Nazel, Hebron


Alzawari, Bethlehem


Deir Razih, Hebron


Ad Dab’a, Qalqilya


Ras Atiya, Qalqilya


‘Aba, JeninRenovation and expansion of existing school

Azune, QalqilyaRenovation and expansion of existing school

Anata, JerusalemRenovation and expansion of existing school

Sayir, HebronRenovation and expansion of existing school

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Medical Clinics

The Civil Administration invests considerable resources and

prioritizes projects in the field of health and medicine.

Since 2010 the Civil Administration has invested

more than 5 million ₪ in

medical care for Palestinians, as well as over 2 million ₪ for

medical training exchanges for Palestinian doctors.

Given their importance, requests related to the medical field receive special attention. Developing the medical services, access to medical treatments, and establishing medical clinics and facilities for the inhabitants of Area C is a priority for the Health Department of the Civil Administration.

As with education, responsibilities for health services were transferred to the Palestinian Authority in the Oslo Accords. “Powers and responsibilities in the sphere of Health in the West Bank and the Gaza Strip will be transferred to the Palestinian side, including the health insurance system.” (Annex III, Article 17).

Most of the efforts of the CA Health Department in Area C are spent promoting preventative medicine and supporting the progression of infrastructure projects for health facilities, and the movement of ambulances.

The CA Health Department operates in many different capacities in an effort to improve the health services available to Palestinians in Judea and Samaria. Priority is given to projects for building health facilities and improving infrastructure for the mobile clinics.

As with schools, medical facilities must meet the building criterion and undergo the statutory process in order to receive approval. The Civil Administration facilitates the process when it can since it understands the importance of having access to proper medical care.

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Medical Clinics Projects

2011-2012: Of the 13 requests submitted,7 were approved and 4 have been completed.

Clinic renovation and construction

Harmala, Bethlehem

Quartet

Construction of a lab and renovation of the health clinic.

Project Type

Location

Sponsor

Description

Construction of a new lab

Yatta, Hebron

Quartet

Construction of a new lab for the health clinic, total of 100 square meters.

Project Type

Location

Sponsor

Description

Clinic renovation

el Walaja, Bethlehem

Quartet

Addition of a new floor to the clinic.

Project Type

Location

Sponsor

Description

Medical Clinic in Jiftlik, near Jericho

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Renovation

el Buweib, Hebron

USAID

The Buweib clinic services roughly 1,000 people. It is open daily and staffed by a nurse with biweekly visits from a physician from the north of Hebron. The clinic renovation includes refurbishing the interior and exterior of the building, landscaping of the grounds and adding a wall and gate, and the addition of a lab.

Project Type

Location

Sponsor

Description

Renovation

Samoa, Hebron

USAID

The clinic services roughly 500 people. It is open three days a week, staffed by a nurse. A Palestinian Ministry of Health physician and medical staff visit the clinic every other week. Vaccinations and maternity services are provided. The renovations include addition of a room, interior and exterior refurbishment, and landscaping the attached yard.

Project Type

Location

Sponsor

Description

Renovation

Beit Mersam, Hebron

USAID

The clinic services roughly 350 people. It is open daily and a Palestinian Ministry of Health physician visits every other week. The renovations included Installing new windows, construction of a surrounding wall, landscaping, and connecting the clinic to electrical infrastructure.

Project Type

Location

Sponsor

Description

Renovation

Jiftlik, Jericho

GIZ

69,000 €

Project Type

Location

Sponsor

Cost

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The Civil Administration paid

150,000 ₪ for the

archaeological dig at the clinic

construction site.

The Jiftlik Clinic

In 2010 the German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ) began building a clinic for the Jiftlik village in the Jordan Valley.

As part of the approval process, the Archaeology Staff Officer of the Civil Administration conducted a standard archaeological survey and discovered remains in the area where construction was planned.

In accordance with international law, the discovery of historical artifacts necessitated a more complete archaeological excavation before construction of the clinic could continue.

The Archaeology Staff Officer and his team employed local Palestinians to assist in the dig and uncovered the remains of buildings from the Roman and Byzantine periods, pottery fragments, basalt instruments, a furnace and 40 historical coins.

After the items were properly documented, safely removed from the site and preserved, the Civil Administration approved the project and the construction of the clinic commenced.

The clinic is constructed on an area of some 300 square meters and includes an emergency room, three treatment

rooms, a nurses’ station, an X-ray room, a lab and a waiting room.

70,000 €Jiftlik

Medical services to 6,000people

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Mobile Clinics

As part of the overall efforts to improve medical services for the Palestinian population in Area C, the Augusta Victoria Hospital of East Jerusalem began a mobile clinic project. These clinics specialize in diagnosing and treating breast cancer and diabetes. They also raise awareness and provide education as a means of “preventative medicine”.

These mobile clinics travel all over Judea and Samaria, and especially to more rural areas. The Health Department Staff Officer of the Civil Administration, Ms. Dalia Bassa, has made special arrangements to expedite their crossings in and out of Judea and Samaria.

These mobile clinics have been considered a great success, and will continue to receive the staunch support of the Civil Administration’s Health Department. The Augusta Victoria Hospital receives support from the Lutheran World Federation and UNRWA. It boasts 161 beds and specializes in cancer and diabetes treatments. Their patients are Palestinian, the majority of whom are from Judea and Samaria.

The hospital conceived of the mobile clinics as an elegant solution for providing care to the Palestinian residents of Judea and Samaria who have difficulty traveling to the hospital.

Since the start of the project, the mobile cancer clinics have visited over 80 villages in Judea and Samaria. One of their major goals has been to improve awareness of breast cancer amongst women; thus far they have reached 6,500 women and have detected

early stage breast cancer in 12 women.

Ms. Dalia Bassa, the Staff Officer of the Civil Administration Helath Department, arranged special permits for the mobile clinics and the medical staff.

Mamography Clinic. Picture Credit: Augusta VIctoria

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Diabetes Mobile Clinic

2003

15

the Palestinian Ministry of Health, UNRWA

all of Judea and Samaria

the clinic treats roughly 40 diabetes patients every day.

Project Type

Operating since

Staff

Partners

Area

Description

Cancer Mobile Clinic

2012

7 - technical assistants, a specialist, technician, nurses, radiologist and 2 drivers.

The Palestinian Ministry of Health, UNRWA

all of Judea and Samaria

Norway and other European countries.

Project Type

Operating since

Staff

Partners

Area

Financing

Entrance to Augusta Victoria Hospital

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Master Plans

Within the framework of the Oslo Accords, in 1995 Israel gave the Palestinian Authority all of the master plans to Palestinian cities and villages in Areas A and B, and the PA continues to use them today.

A master plan is foundation for a city or village. It is comprised of detailed layouts for residential areas, public spaces, schools, and basic infrastructure including roads, electricity, water and sewage.

These master plans are also designed to take into account surrounding topography and to provide the most logical layout for villages and hamlets.

They are also designed with an eye to the future; master plans take factor in estimated population growth rates for a period of 30 years.

In 2006 COGAT approved thirteen master plans for Palestinian communities in Area C.

The Civil Administration is attempting to help various Palestinian settlements in Area C meet legal requirements by regularizing them with specific master plans.

The process of creating a master plan is lengthy, complex and highly detailed and requires considerable resources. In

order to make this process as efficient as possible for Palestinian settlements in Area C, the Civil Administration has employed the services of a Palestinian firm to design the master plans. The PA has been privy to the process and has been invited to participate in all the planning meetings. It is important to remember that these master plans are critical to the health of a settlement. They drastically improve the quality of life for the inhabitants since they enable proper connection to basic infrastructure as well as creating logical order for the location of settlements and optimizing use of resources such as water, electricity and land.

COGAT in conjunction with the PA and Palestinian communities is working to approve new master plans. There are

currently six master plans that are in the final stages of approval

Building on open land outside of a master plan frequently creates

problems in terms of land availability, environmental resources, and

archaeological remains in addition to the problem of connecting to basic

infrastructure.

Master plan for Khirbet a Shama

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Master Plans in Area C:

Master Plans in Areas A, B and C

There are 22 valid master plans in Area C and more than 20 new master plans that are currently being developed

in conjunction with the PA.

Up until 1995, Israel had prepared some 380 master plans for what then became Areas A and B.

In 2006 the Civil Administration prepared another thirteen master plans in Area C.

Credit: Google Maps

תוכנית מתאר חרבת א-שמעה

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Telecommunications

The Oslo AccordsAccording to the Interim Agreement, the Palestinian Authority holds powers and responsibilities regarding telecommunications in Areas A, B and C. In Area C, however, digging, building and installation of equipment is subject to approval from COGAT. (Annex III, Article 36.2.a).

The agreements also stipulate that any important regulatory steps will be decided upon by the Joint Technical Committee, made up of experts on both the Israeli and Palestinian sides.

Furthermore, according to Annex III, Article 36.5.b:

“Both sides shall refrain from any action that interferes with the communication and broadcasting

systems and infrastructures of the other side. Specifically, the Palestinian side shall ensure that only those frequencies and channels specified in Schedule 5: List of Approved Frequencies and Schedule 6: List of Approved TV Channels and the Location of Transmitters shall be used and that it shall not disturb or interfere with Israeli radio communication activity, and Israel shall ensure that there shall be no disturbance of or interference with the said frequencies and channels.” [emphasis added].

Israel encourages the exchange of knowledge and meetings between experts on both sides. Often the cooperation and coordination in this field exceed the requirements of the Oslo Accords.

Cables. For Illustrative Purposes

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Samaria have access to Internet with speeds of up to 8 megabits. According to the Palestinian Central Bureau of Statistics, 53% of average Palestinian households in Judea and Samaria have computers and soon roughly 40% of children over the age of 10 will have access to the Internet.

The Oslo Accords do not address the topic of the Internet, since in 1995 it was far less of a factor than it is today. Israel has made adjustments in order to include the Internet in the telecommunications coordination.

In addition to their domain suffix (.ps), private Palestinian users in Judea and

hazard to the public and interfere with other communication frequencies.

Israel has taken into account the need for television and radio growth on the part of the Palestinians, but the expansion of Palestinian stations must be coordinated and approved through the appropriate channels (i.e. the JTC).

As agreed upon in the Oslo Accords, the Palestinian side has six approved television stations.

However, currently there are 27 pirate stations operating in Judea and Samaria. As with radio frequencies, the frequencies used by the pirate television stations present a safety

Internet

Television

The number of pirate Palestinian radio stations is unreasonably high, especially in relation to the size of their population: they have over 70 pirate radio stations in operation. In comparison, in Israel there are 15 regional radio stations that serve the needs of the entire population.

In the Oslo Accords, both sides agreed to the allocation of specific frequencies for Palestinian radio.

The use of these frequencies is enforced by both Israel and the PA in an effort to prevent interference with other frequencies, which can create serious public safety hazards, among them interference with airplane communications.

Radio

According to the Palestinian Central Bureau of Statistics, 55% of Palestinian youth (ages 15-29) have access to the Internet (17/05/2012).

Today, there are 27 pirate television stations in Judea and Samaria; they pose a real threat to public safety as they can interfere with other

communications, like those of emergency services.

Today there are some 70 pirate radio stations in Judea and Samaria that broadcast without proper frequency allocation and without the approval of

the JTC.

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In 1995 the Palestinian Authority assumed responsibility for the communications cable infrastructure. Currently there are some 450,000

cables in Judea and Samaria, some of which cross through Area C.

HadaraPalTel

Wataniya Jawwal

BCI Cool Net

Palestinian Communication Companies

At the end of 2011, the Palestinian communications company, PalTel, successfully installed a fiber optic cable that connects the Palestinians to

Jordan. This cable provides independent communications capabilities to the Palestinians.

The cost of installing this fiber optic cable was roughly 15 million NIS and represents hundreds of hours of meetings and coordination

between the Palestinians and COGAT.

Even though PalTel’s fiber optic cable is operational, many Palestinian companies still use Israel’s fiber optic cables.

Fiber Optic Cable

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Currently there are two Palestinian cellular communication providers. Jawwal (PalTel is the parent company) and Wataniya.

18 towers in Area C

570,000 active users2.5 million subscribers, of

which 1.6 are active users

9 towers in Area C57 additional towers have

been approved

Cellular Communiction

According to Palestinian estimates, these two companies together represent cell coverage for 80% of the Palestinian population.

Cell Tower in Judea and Samariah

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Quarries

This year, 6 Palestinian gravel quarries and 4 Palestinian stone quarries received permits and licenses for

mining from the Civil Administration.

Quarries in Judea and Samaria are important as they represent a considerable portion of the Palestinian economy, and roughly 15.4% of the workforce is employed in this sector.

Today, in Area C, there are 11 Palestinian gravel quarries and about 20 Palestinian stone quarries. Operating a quarry requires a license, which is issued annually and since explosives are sometimes necessary, special coordination must be done via the Civil Administration.

The Civil Administration has issued licenses, which include mining permits, to six of the gravel quarries in Area C. Another five currently have requests pending (it should be noted that these

five requests have not progressed due to a lack of cooperation on the part of the owners).

Monitoring and enforcement regarding the dozens of unlicensed pirate quarries in Area C is the responsibility of the Civil Administration. The problem of unlicensed stone quarries in Area C has been a persistent one

Thankfully, after years of unofficially refusing to work with the Civil Administration, Palestinian miners have resumed communication. As a result of the renewed communication, the Civil Administration was able to issue four stone quarry permits in 2012.

This makes for a total of 10 Palestinian quarries in Area C that are operating according to code and with the proper permits. This is in addition to the dozens of quarries in Areas A and B that operate under the purview of the Palestinian Authority.

The permitting process is lengthy, complex and expensive, but it is a necessary one. The permitting process in effect in Area C ensures that land ownership is vetted, quarry planning

COGAT is developing a new and improved procedure for approving quarries in an effort to shorten the processing time and reduce costs.

As part of the quarry pilot program the Civil

Administration paid361,000 ₪

Gravel quarry near Ramallah

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In addition to this, the Civil Administration is in the midst of an extensive geological survey, which

will identify areas with greater quarry potential. The results of this survey will serve as the basis for the future designation of specific quarry areas.

is done properly and environmental protections are put in place. Given the destructive nature of mining it is especially important that quarry plans account for short and long term environmental impacts and take measures to reduce ground, air and water pollution.

Part of the challenge is that there is little financial incentive for stone quarry owners to go through the permitting process. In part, this is because, unlike gravel quarries, stone quarries are usually relatively small; they do not require large investments to set up, but neither do they produce large profits.

COGAT, aware of these dilemmas, has invested considerable time and effort developing a new policy regarding quarries in Judea and Samaria. The goal is to institute a detailed but simple procedure for all quarries. This procedure is currently being approved and should be implemented in the

coming months.Furthermore, COGAT is currently running a pilot program in Beit Fajar that has so far proven to be an excellent example of successful coordination between Israel and the Palestinians in regards to quarries.

The Beit Fajar pilot program entailed designating the area in which these quarries were located as an area for quarries and mining. By doing so it was possible to go through a joint permitting process that then cut the costs to quarry owners. As part of the pilot the Civil Administration paid 360,000 NIS to Eagle, a planning company, to draw up the detailed plans required to designate the area a quarry and mining zone.

Quarry near Hebron

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Industrial Zones

First and foremost, the industrial zones being built in Judea and Samaria are intended to provide a source of employment and income for Palestinians.

They are designed to become an engine for the local economy, a means to improving independent local production capabilities, and in the long run they are meant to serve as the basis for an independent Palestinian economy.

Four large industrial zones have been planned over the past few years; near Jenin in the north, Jericho in the east, Bethlehem in the center-south and Tarkumiyeh in the west. Each of the industrial zones offers financial incentives for Palestinian companies

that will support industrial activities, and assist in exporting products within Judea and Samaria, to Israel and abroad.

The establishment of an industrial zone entails many different components, expensive resources and the involvement of international organizations.

Israel has approved a series of security, economic and civil measures to assist project sponsors and facilitate the execution of these endeavors.

When a request was filed to build a fence around the Jenin Industrial Zone, the CA managed to approve the request, despite its proximity to the security fence. Special permits have also been issued for Palestinian managers and entrepreneurs involved in these projects.

Although the vast majority of these industrial zones are located in Areas A and B, a significant portion of their basic infrastructure runs through Area C. COGAT is working closely with those involved to approve requests relating to access roads, infrastructure, electricity and water.

According to projections, anywhere between 200,000 to

half a million Palestinians could earn their livings either directly

or indirectly from these industrial zones.

Bethlehem Industrial Park. Picture Credit: BMIP

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Industrial Zones Projects

Agro-Industrial Park

Jericho

JICA

13 million $

Request to build an access road from Allenby Bridge to the industrial park. This will expedite the export of Palestinian goods produced in the park.

Project Type

Location

Sponsor

Cost

Description

Bethlehem Industrial Estate

South of Bethlehem

France

20 million €

Project managers requested an access road to facilitate the construction of the industrial park. The road will cover 626 dunams and will be built in three stages. The park is also supplied with 500 cubic meters of water a day.

Project Type

Location

Sponsor

Cost

Description

Industrial Park

Jalama, Jenin

KFW

Request to build an access road that connects route 60 with the industrial zone.

Project Type

Location

Sponsor

Description

*The Industrial Zones in Jenin and Jericho have not progressed due to reasons unrelated to Israel

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Water

Water is in high demand and short supply in the Middle East. The Mountain Aquifer is the shared water source for Israel and the Palestinians. The allocation of water to the two sides from the aquifer is conducted according to Annex III, Article 40 of the Interim Agreement. Accordingly, Palestinians are entitled to 196 Million Cubic Meters (MCM) of self-extracted water per year, plus an additional 31 MCM supplied by Israel.

Combined, the Agreement allocates 227 MCM of fresh water to the Palestinians. In reality, Israel supplies an additional 21 MCM beyond the stipulated

obligation (2010 figure). Furthermore, approximately 17 MCM is extracted from unapproved wells.

Factoring in the additional water, the Palestinian side has access to a total 265 MCM (or 124 cubic meters per capita) per year. In comparison, Israel’s per capita sum of fresh natural water is 150 cubic meters per year (2010 census). The Palestinians access roughly 185 MCM a year. Part of the reason for the discrepancy in water available vs. water accessed is that the PA does not develop all the water projects that have been approved by the Joint Water Committee (JWC) and the CA.

Of 185 MCM a year, 93 MCM are used for domestic purposes and 92 MCM for agriculture. Put a different way, the amount of water available per person for non-agricultural purposes is 126 liters per person per day. In actuality, however, the

In 2011, 24 out of 66 wells that had been approved by the Civil Administration were not dug.

average Palestinian receives considerably less than that because of the high rate of infrastructural water loss.

100% of the water used by Palestinians for agricultural purposes is potable (drinkable). In contrast, in Israel only 40% of water used for agriculture is potable. Israel uses 80% of her recycled water for agriculture. The Palestinians on the other hand, do not treat their wastewater, and so instead of reusing it, they contaminate streams and the environment with their sewage.

The Palestinian side does not access the full amount of water available to them, does not make efficient use of the water they do extract, and loses a third of their water to poor infrastructure maintenance and theft.

On top of this, the Oslo Accords stipulated that both sides would develop additional sources of water. Recycled and desalinated water are both highly viable options to supplement fresh potable water. If the water is treated properly, it can be used safely for agricultural purposes and may be potable.

The Civil Administration Water Department is involved in approving and facilitating water projects. COGAT welcomes projects that can assist the Palestinians to improve their use and distribution of water.

About 33% of Palestinian water is lost to water theft and poor infrastructure maintenance.

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In 2011 Israel provided the Palestinians with 53 MCM of water – 22 MCM more than stipulated by the Oslo Accords.

Israel Water Authority Map

Aquifer BorderBasin Lines

The Mountain Aquifer is the shared water source for Israel and the Palestinians.

The Aquifer is 13,500 square kilometers, 8,900 km2 are within the green line and 5,600 km2 are in Judea and Samaria.

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Water Projects

New Well

Janzure, Jenin

Project Type

Location

Water Line

Qabatiya, Jenin

Project Type

Location

Water Line

Villages north and east of Jenin

Project Type

Location

Water Line

Kufeirit, Jenin

Project Type

Location

Water Line

Khirbet Muttila, Kafr ak Maghayyir, Jenin

Project Type

Location

Water Line

Wadi Adba

Project Type

Location

Water Line

Al Jaba Nuba, Bethlehem

Project Type

Location

Water Line

al ‘Auja, Jericho

Project Type

Location

Water Line

Bani Naim Halhul, Hebron

The water line will serve 20,000 people and will increase their current water supply.

Project Type

Location

Description

Water Line

Deir Samit, Hebron

USAID

Project Type

Location

Sponsor

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4 Wells

Joint Nature Reserves, Bethlehem and Hebron

USAID

20 Million US$

Well 32 has a low level of water which prohibits drawing from it. Wells 11 and 48 are being tested for viability to connect to a network. Well 17 is providing 50 cubic meters/hour.

Project Type

Location

Sponsor

Cost

Description

Water Line

Qusra, Nablus

USAID, ICRC

A water line that would connect the Rujib well to Awarta, Aqraba, Majdal, Bani Fadel, Qusra, Jaloud, Qaryot, and Jurish villages.

Project Type

Location

Sponsor

Description

Well Repair

Area C

PA

The PA submitted requests to repair 136 wells, so far 54 have been approved.

Project Type

Location

Sponsor

Description

Water Cistern

Jalbun, Jenin

USAID

Construction of a water container with a 500 cubic meter capacity.

Project Type

Location

Sponsor

Description

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Water Line

Khirbet at Tuwani, Hebron


5 million ₪

Installation of an internal water network in the village and connection to the PA water system.

Project Type

Location

Sponsor

Cost

Description

Water Line Connection

Burin, Urif, Nablus

USAID

8 million ₪

Connecting the Burin cistern to the Madama, Asiyra, al Qabliyya and Urif villages.

Project Type

Location

Sponsor

Cost

Description

Water Line Protection

Southern Hebron Region


3 million ₪

Installing monitoring equipment and reinforcing the water lines in the southern Hebron region to prevent water theft. Water theft has been particularly problematic in this area.

Project Type

Location

Sponsor

Cost

Description


Deir Sharaf, Sabastiya, Nablus

PA

155,000 US$

Construction of a water line to connect the Sabastiya well to the village. The existing line provides water to 5 villages and needs to be expanded.

Project Type

Location

Sponsor

Cost

Description

Well Repair

Kharaba, Jenin

USAID

The well was originally dug 30 years ago and over the course of time has produced less water. The project would deepen the well, install a pumping station and purification station.

Project Type

Location

Sponsor

Description

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Water Line

Jayyus

Connecting the village to a water line.

Project Type

Location

Description

Water Line

Jab’ra

A water line network and connection to the main water system.

Project Type

Location

Description

Pumping Station

Kafr Jalama, Jenin

USAID

A pumping station, well, 4 pumps and an access road.

Project Type

Location

Sponsor

Description

Water Line

Sanur, Jenin

USAID

Repairing the existing 30 year old well in Sanur, which is located south east of Jenin, installing a pumping station and water cistern.

Project Type

Location

Sponsor

Description

Cistern

Arabbuna, Jenin

USAID

Building a cistern with a capacity of 500 cubic meters of water. Gravity distribution.

Project Type

Location

Sponsor

Description

Water Line

Beit Iba, Silat adh Dhar, Nablus

USAID

A water line from the Beit Iba well to the village of Silat adh Dhar.

Project Type

Location

Sponsor

Description

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Northern Jenin Region

AFD

5 million €

Connecting 11 villages to a water line that will connect to the well in the area of Taysir.

Project Type

Location

Sponsor

Cost

Description

Water Access Point

Fuqeiqis, Hebron

PA

A water point was created in 2011 without proper approvals, this was done by drilling into a trunk line. Currently working to retroactively approve the water fill point.

Project Type

Location

Sponsor

Description

Water Network

Dura, Hebron

USAID

The project was already completed without proper approvals or planning. Civil Administration currently working to retroactively approve the water network.

Project Type

Location

Sponsor

Description

Replacement Well

Falama, Qalqilya

The current well does not provide sufficient amounts of water and the area needs a new well.

Project Type

Location

Description

Well

Al Saffi, Bethlehem

USAID

Renovating the existing well for the benefit of the residents of Hebron.

Project Type

Location

Sponsor

Description

Water Line

Nahalin, Bethlehem

USAID

Installation of a water line system inside the village of Nahalin, Batyir and Wadi Foukin.

Project Type

Location

Sponsor

Description

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Between 2011 and 2012, 75 water related projects were approved.

Of the 75 approved projects, 11 were completed.

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The City of Rawabi

40,000850 Million US$

Ramallah

Electricity cable 33KVA, electricity

will be supplied by Israel

Israel will provide 2.8 MCM per year

As part of the building process, the Civil Administration approved the paving of a temporary road to provide access to the construction

site.

5,000 housing units, 1,000 luxury units, a city center and public facilities are planned

Digital Model of the City of Rawabi

In 2006, Bashar al-Masri, a Palestinian-American entrepreneur conceived of constructing a new Palestinian city. The vision was to create a modern city that met international standards and would be home to 40,000 Palestinians. This will be the first new Palestinian city in Judea and Samaria.

Even though the city itself is located in Areas A and B, which fall under the responsibility of the PA, a significant portion of the infrastructure for the project runs through Area C. Israel has supported this project,

especially in terms of infrastructure, and has endeavored to assist in its execution.

COGAT has worked with the project initiator in order to plan and approve infrastructure for water, waste, electricity and roads. Moreover, the Civil Administration has approved and coordinated the entrance of foreign architects, construction materials and access has been provided for different participants from all over Judea and Samaria.

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EnvironmentalProtection

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Israeli and Palestinian environmental obligations were stipulated in the Oslo Accords in Annex III, Article 12. “Each

side shall act for the protection of the environment and the prevention of environmental risks, hazards and nuisances including all kinds of soil,

water and air pollution.”

Environmental Protection

In the CA Environmental Department there is a special team dedicated to insect control in Judea and Samaria. The seven team-members are all Palestinian, which enables them to operate in Areas A, B and C. This team received

special recognition from the UN for their work, which also reduces incidents of diseases spread by insects.

There are a great many challenges associated with environmental protection and preservation; it requires a great deal of effort, oversight, public and private discipline, and money. But the environment is a shared resource, and pollution harms Israelis and Palestinians equally, making environmental protection a joint interest.

There has been a noticeable improvement in this field over the past few years, but there is still a long road ahead. While Israel has a culture of environmental awareness with public campaigns to save water, carpool, etc., this public awareness is less developed on the Palestinian side. It is not uncommon that environmental interests are sacrificed to political ones.

As agreed upon in the Oslo Accords, both Israel and the Palestinians are

obligated to ‘act for the protection of the environment’.

Since what happens in Area A will effect the environment in Area C, and vis versa, there is a special need for the two sides to work together.

The Environmental Department in the Civil Administration works closely with the PA in order to implement projects in the area of waste water treatment, waste disposal, road-side clean up, pest control, and hazardous materials treatment, to name a few.

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The Civil Administration budget for environmental protection projects is roughly

2 million ₪

84 Habitats

Insect Control

470 Applications of Pesticides

530 Monitoring

32.5 million cubic meters of sewage from Palestinian

villages flow untreated through the waterways of

Judea and Samaria. The CA has engaged in clean up efforts to recover the

streams.

Cleaning Polluted Streams

Projects Include

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Waste WaterTreatment

Palestinians in Judea and Samaria produce roughly 52 million cubic meters (MCM) of sewage a year. Of this:• 17 MCM of the sewage flows into

rivers. Israel must then treat this sewage.

• 2 MCM is treated at the Waste Water Treatment Plant (WWTP) of Al Bireh. The treatment at this plant is relatively poor and the treated water when released flows into the Qelt stream, and pollutes the potable (drinkable) water.

• 33 MCM flow into the various streams in Judea and Samaria and trickle into ground water sources and/or evaporate.

Comparatively, Israelis residing in Judea and Samaria produce 19.1 MCM of wastewater every year. Of this, 16.2 MCM is treated in WWTPs in Israel and the West Bank. 2.2 MCM are partially treated and deposited in cesspits, and 0.7 MCM currently remain untreated, contaminating the joint water source (although plans are underway to address this).

The lack of wastewater treatment on the part of the Palestinians is a three-fold loss: • Pollution of the ground water

reduces the amount of fresh useable water.

• Sewage pollution represents a serious environmental and sanitation hazard.

• Lost opportunity: at least 30 MCM

of useable recycled water could be extracted from Palestinian sewage.

It should be noted that 80% of recycled water produced by Israel is used in the agricultural sector, an effort that enables Israel to better deal with the regional shortage in water supply.

The water agreement between Israel and the Palestinians obligated both sides to engage in wastewater treatment.

In a region in which there is a limited source of water, it is imperative to make as much potable and fresh water available for domestic use as possible.

COGAT has placed a great deal of importance on wastewater treatment projects, both on the construction of WWTPs and on meeting high standards, so that the treated water can best serve the local population.

The Palestinians use potable water for agricultural purposes. Were they to engage in a serious effort to recycle wastewater, they would be able to repurpose that for agriculture and

free up some 45 MCM of potable fresh water for domestic purposes.

Yad Hana WWTP

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In PlanningAwaiting FinancingOperational Under Construction

WWTP Sponsored by the International Community

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Waste WaterTreatment

WWTP

Betuniya, Ramallah

KFW

20 million US$

The project is meant to provide a solution to Ramallah’s sewage problem, and reduce the pollution of the stream.

Project Type

Location

Sponsor

Cost

Description

WWTP

Deir Sharaf, Nablus

KFW

25 Million €

Installing a pipeline that would connect the cities sewage system with the WWTP. The cesspool would service the city and surrounding villages.

Project Type

Location

Sponsor

Cost

Description

Sewage Line

Villages around Tulkarem

KFW

16 Million €

The sewage pipeline is meant to be a solution for the current sewage problem in the area. Villages in the area (Antba, Sawika, Bal’a, Labud, Ramin, Beit Lid) would be connected to a sewage system.

Project Type

Location

Sponsor

Cost

Description

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WWTP

Salfit

KFW

The organization will decide when it wants to begin the statutory process for the project. The WWTP will eventually service Ramallah and surrounding villages.

Project Type

Location

Sponsor

Description

Pump Repair

Irtakh

1 Million US$

The project will include upgrading the pumps and installing a sewage system in the village. The Civil Administration has pledged financial assistance if the project progresses.

Project Type

Location

Cost

Description

WWTP

Yad Hana

The WWTP was built in 2002 as an emergency measure to deal with the sewage from Nablus and Tulkarem. The WWTP is located inside the Green Line, and currently treats Palestinian sewage, but the facility needs an upgrade in order to continue operating properly.

Project Type

Location

Description

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WWTP

Ya’bad, Jenin

USAID

20 Million US$

Part of a larger USAID project to construct multiple smaller WWTP that would be strategically located around Judea and Samaria.

Project Type

Location

Sponsor

Cost

Description

WWTP

Al Yamun, Jenin

USAID

21 Million US$

Project Type

Location

Sponsor

Cost

WWTP

Tarqumiya, Hebron

USAID

22 Million US$

Project Type

Location

Sponsor

Cost

WWTP

Dura, Hebron

USAID

20 Million US$

Project Type

Location

Sponsor

Cost

WWTP

Qabatiya, Hebron

USAID

20 Million US$

Project Type

Location

Sponsor

Cost

WWTP

Azzun, Hebron

USAID

20 Million US$

Project Type

Location

Sponsor

Cost

*After starting the planning process the organization decided to suspend the project and

investigate different options.

WWTP Elqana

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Sewage Line

Az Za’ayyem, Jerusalem Periphery

7.2 Million ₪

Civil Administration and the Ministry for Regional CooperationDescription: Completing the construction of the village sewage system, constructing a pumping station, and installing a connection to the Jerusalem cesspool. First five years of sewage treatment will be provided free of charge. Project is stuck due to lack of interest on the Palestinian side.

Project Type

Location

Cost

Description

Sewage Line

Um Rayhum, Jenin

Private bodies, Civil Administration

In an effort to reduce the sewage from 456 people that has been polluting the ground water, the village was offered an alternative to sewage dumping. So far there has been no interest on the part of the Palestinians.

Project Type

Location

Sponsor

Description

Sewage Line

Khirbet Izbat Salman


200,000 ₪

The village sewage currently pollutes the Qana stream. The project would connect the village to the Nahal Qana collection facility.

Project Type

Location

Sponsor

Cost

Description

WWTP

Hebron

World Bank, France

45 Million US$

Construction of a facility to deal with sewage of Hebron city which currently flow into the Hebron stream.

Project Type

Location

Sponsor

Cost

Description

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Sewage Line

Samaritan Neighborhood, Nablus

PA and the Ministry for Regional Cooperation

6.95 Million ₪

Installation of internal sewage system for the Samaritan neighborhood and a pumping line to the Har Bracha WWTP.

Project Type

Location

Sponsor

Cost

Description

WWTP

El Bireh, Ramallah

KFW

10 Million €

Project to expand capacity at the el Bireh WWTP. Currently the facility does not operate properly and consequently sewage from the plant is contaminating the ground water.

Project Type

Location

Sponsor

Cost

Description

WWTP

West of Bethlehem

World Bank

The project will provide service to villages in the area.

Project Type

Location

Sponsor

DescriptionSewage System

Beit Sahur, Bethlehem

Project Type

Location

Sewage Line Repair

Dura Village, Hebron

Project Type

Location

WWTP Elqana

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Of the 23 projects submitted:12 were approved and 8 are in the planning stage.

7 WWTP projects have not been implemented due to a lack of funding.

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Waste Collectionand Disposals

One of the major challenges to environmental preservation is garbage. In a day and age in which humans are producing more garbage than ever before, garbage disposal is a global issue.

The garbage we produce must be disposed of properly. Landfills must be built and maintained to standard in order to prevent ground pollution (which then pollutes the already limited water supply), and minimize hygiene and health problems.

In Judea and Samaria there are dozens of pirate dumpsites spread across the territory.

These sites pollute the ground water, and the air, and they damage surrounding land thereby affecting agricultural endeavors. They also inevitably attract scavengers, often children, who endanger themselves when they search through tons of garbage.

The Civil Administration has been very involved in the opening of two dumpsites, el Maniya and Ramun. Together they will absorb the garbage of roughly 1.3 million inhabitants of the region.

The long-term goal is to construct three central waste collection sites in Judea and Samaria – one in the north, one in the south and one in the center. This will greatly contribute to efforts to reduce pollution, as they will reduce the number of pirate sites as well dispose of garbage properly.

15 pirate dumpsites will be closed with the construction of the el Maniya waste collection site. As of February 2012, 8 of

the pirate sites had been closed and the land rehabilitated.

Dumpsite After RehabilitationDumpsite Before Rehabilitation

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Zaharat al Finjan, Jenin

Operational since 2007, the site is expected to operate until

2022. The World Bank financed the site, which cost a total of nine million

USD. The site receives some 750 tons of garbage daily, mostly from the areas of

Jenin, Tulkarem, Qalqilya and Nablus. Since opening, over 90 illegal dumpsites in the

area have been closed.

Abu Dis, Jerusalem PeripheryThe only dumpsite in the area

designated to service the Jerusalem periphery. The collection site used to

absorb some 1,000 tons of waste every day. The site is scheduled to close in 2013, and since 2012 the

amount of garbage sent daily has been reduced to 650

tons.

El Maniya, JudeaThis site is under construction.

Financed by the World Bank, it is scheduled to begin operating in 2013. It is designed to serve the needs of

Bethlehem and Hebron, and will have the capacity for 700 tons of

garbage per day. As part of the project, 17 pirate sites are

being closed and the land rehabilitated.

The long term plan is to have 3 main waste collection sites in the north, south and center of Judea and Samaria.

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Waste Collectionand Disposal Projects

Waste Collection Site

Zaharat al Finjan, Jenin

World Bank, EU

9 million US$

Operational since 2007, the site is expected to operate until 2022. The World Bank financed the site, which cost a total of nine million USD. The site receives some 750 tons of garbage daily, mostly from the areas of Jenin, Tulkarem, Qalqilya and Nablus. Since opening, over 90 illegal dumpsites in the area have been closed.

Project Type

Location

Sponsor

Cost

Description

Waste Removal

Ramallah


22,156 ₪

A Palestinian contractor received the contract to remove waste along the roads in the area of Ramallah (entrance to Sinjil, Ein Yabrud to Route 60, entrance to Deir Nizam, Abud, Wadi Harmiya).

Project Type

Location

Sponsor

Cost

Description

Waste Removal

Near Oranit


90,000 ₪

Over the course of three days waste was removed, and included removal of asbestos.

Project Type

Location

Sponsor

Cost

Description

Waste Removal

Jerusalem Periphery


13,800 ₪

Palestinian contractor received the contract to remove waste from the roadsides in the Jerusalem Periphery area.

Project Type

Location

Sponsor

Cost

Description

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Waste Removal

Nablus


7,000 ₪

Over the course December waste was removed from roadsides in the area of Qaryot and Yatma villages.

Project Type

Location

Sponsor

Cost

Description

Waste Removal

Ephraim


35,000 ₪

Removal of waste from roadsides in the area of Ariel. The waste removal was part of the rehabilitation of the Qalqilya and Far’un waste collection sites.

Project Type

Location

Sponsor

Cost

Description

Waste Removal

Hebron


35,380 ₪

Palestinian contractor received the contract to remove waste from pathways used by the local Palestinian population, specifically the intersection at the entrance to Ya’ta.

Project Type

Location

Sponsor

Cost

Description

Waste Removal

Barta’a, Jenin

Civil Administration, PA

Transferring waste from an illegal dumpsite to Zaharat al Finjan.

Project Type

Location

Sponsor

Description

Since 2011, 13 projects have been implemented, 1 is in the approval process

Barta’a Dumpsite, Jenin

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Al Maniya, Bethlehem

World Bank

25 Million US$

This waste collection site is under construction. It is financed by the World Bank and is scheduled to begin operating at the end of 2013, and will have the capacity for 700 tons of garbage per day. El Maniya is designed to tend to the disposal needs of Bethlehem and Hebron. As part of the project, 17 pirate sites are being closed and the land rehabilitated.

Project Type

Location

Sponsor

Cost

Description


Tublan, Jericho

The waste collection site will be operational for another two years. It handles both Israeli and Palestinian waste. The site is spread over 320 dunams, and includes the collection site and two composting sites. The manager of the site placed large garbage containers at the entrance of the villages in the area and offered to provide free waste removal services. Currently the local population has not been willing to participate.

Project Type

Location

Description

Barta’a Dumpsite, Jenin

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Collection Site Rehabilitation

Far’un, Tulkarem

Civil Administration, PA

2.7 million ₪

The waste collection site was closed two years ago and is no longer active, the city’s waste is now rerouted to Zaharat al Finjan. The site is being rehabilitated by the City of Tulkarem and the CA donated 1 million ₪ to the cause.

Project Type

Location

Sponsor

Cost

Description

Collection Site Rehabilitation

Qalqilya

Qalqilya Municipality

18 million ₪

The waste collection site was closed when it was discovered that it was on private land. The rehabilitation process requires clean up in the area and transferring the waste to a new collection site. In the event that the Qalqilya municipality finds the funds for the project, the CA has committed 1 million ₪.

Project Type

Location

Sponsor

Cost

Description


Mishur Adumim, Jericho

Ma’ale Adumim Company

160 million ₪

This collection site would serve as an alternative for the illegal dumpsites in the Binyamin region. The site will sit on 500 dunams and will serve both Israelis and Palestinians.

Project Type

Location

Sponsor

Cost

Description


Ramin

KFW

10 million €

Project to build a new waste collection to service the needs of Ramallah and surrounding areas.

Project Type

Location

Sponsor

Cost

Description

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The majority of land

improvement projects are

sponsored by the Red Cross.

Since 2011, of the 23 requests submitted to the

Civil Administration, 16 were approved, 11 were completed, and another three are currently

in the approval process.

Olive Trees in Judea and Samaria

Land Rehabilitation

Agriculture represents a major component of the Palestinian economy as a whole, and to the farming families in particular.

The manner in which land is tended has a great deal of impact on the quality and quantity of crops produced.

Land that is worked properly, with proper professional tools and quality fertilizer, can produce considerably more and make the agricultural production process much more efficient.

The fertility of land in Judea and Samaria is negatively effected by environmental pollutants, incorrect waste disposal, contaminated ground water and the like. This then reduces crop yields which has immediate repercussions on the income and quality of life for Palestinian farmers.

The Civil Administration has supported and encouraged international organizations that assist Palestinians with land rehabilitation and improvement projects.

Rehabilitation projects for agricultural lands in Area C focus on improving existing infrastructure, water cisterns, irrigation systems, access roads, and planting new trees and other crops.

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Land RehabilitationProjects

Olive Orchard Rehabilitation

Seam Zone, Adna, Hebron

ICRC

78,000 ₪

Project Type

Location

Sponsor

Cost

Land Rehabilitation and Water Cisterns

Seam Zone, Araqa, Jenin

ICRC

Rehabilitation of agricultural land, planting trees, 3 water cisterns

Project Type

Location

Sponsor

Description

Water Cisterns

Jalame

ICRC

94,000 ₪

Rehabilitation of three water cisterns.

Project Type

Location

Sponsor

Cost

Description

Land Rehabilitation

al Mutilla, Jenin

ICRC

Agricultural land rehabilitation and water cistern.

Project Type

Location

Sponsor

Description

Land Rehabilitation and Water Cisterns

Seam Zone, Zobaba, Jenin

ICRC

Rehabilitation of agricultural land, planting trees, 3 water cisterns.

Project Type

Location

Sponsor

Description

Agricultural Path

Arraba, Jenin

ICRC

Renovating the agricultural path that runs between Arraba and Mevo Dotan.

Project Type

Location

Sponsor

Description

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Out of a total of 26 projects, 15 were approved.Of the 15 that were approved, 11 were completed.

Land Rehabilitation and Planting

Biddu, Jerusalem Periphery

ICRC

Project Type

Location

Sponsor

Land Rehabilitation

Kafr Qalil, Burin, Nablus

ICRC

Planting trees and clearing agricultural land.

Project Type

Location

Sponsor

Description

Land Rehabilitation

Ras at Tira, Wadi ar Rasha

ICRC

Installing an irrigation system to assist crop production.

Project Type

Location

Sponsor

Description

Water Storage

Al Khadr, Bethlehem

ICRC

20,000 Swiss Francs

Installing 50 water containers to irrigate the fields of 60 families.

Project Type

Location

Sponsor

Cost

Description

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Agriculture

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1.5 Million NIS: The 2011 Civil Administration budget for agricultural

projects for Palestinians.

Agriculture

Produce on display at an agricultural fair

About 12% of the Palestinian workforce is employed in the

agricultural sector. Nearly all of the Palestinians living in Area C are

dependent on the agricultural sector for their livelihoods.

The agricultural sector in Judea and Samaria represents a major source of income for Palestinians, particularly in Area C. It is also considered to be a pillar of the Palestinian economy. In 2011, profits from produce totaled roughly 231 million USD, and made up 4% of the Palestinian GDP.

Land used for agricultural purposes covers roughly 1.5 million dunams in Judea and Samaria and includes orchards, vegetable fields, dry land farming fields, greenhouses, and olive tree orchards.

The PA has most of the authority in the area of agriculture, including for Palestinians in Area C.

However, because this sector carries such importance for the population, and because there is a lack of professional knowledge and capabilities, the Staff Officer of the Agriculture Department in the Civil Administration is engaged in a wide range of joint agricultural projects.

Among these efforts are a great many classes and training sessions aimed at improving technical knowledge and capabilities.

COGAT promotes projects that deal with animal and plant protection, forestry, agricultural imports and expanding exports.

On top of these joint endeavors, the Civil Administration, in conjunction with the Palestinian Agriculture Department, arranges about 50 workshops a year that include educational days, tours and fairs.

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Projection for the 2012 olive harvest:

30,000tons of olive oil

160-170kilograms of olives

per dunam

Every year Palestinians export roughly:

100,000tons of vegetables

from Judea and Samaria to Israel

4,000tons of vegetables

from Judea and Samaria abroad

Roughly 54 % of farmed lands are olive orchards.

The different organizations with which the Civil Administration’s Agricultural Department works:

Israeli Ministry of Regional

Cooperation

PA

Palestinian Agriculture

Department

Israeli Ministry of Agriculture

and Rural Development

USAID

JNFIsrael

Foreign Ministry

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Agriculture Projects

Improving Agricultural Products


25,000 ₪

A joint research endeavor examining the various factors (i.e. bacterial, insects, pesticides, etc.) that may compromise agricultural produce from Judea and Samaria. 30 Palestinians are employed for this project.

Project Type

Sponsor

Cost

Description

Cataloging System


25,000 ₪

A course that teaches animal farmers how to tag and catalogue their livestock.

Project Type

Sponsor

Cost

Description

Livestock Supervision


25,000 ₪

Supervision of animal products in foodstuff, registration and licensing of livestock vaccinations.

Animal Produce in Foodstuff


25,000 ₪

A class to teach Palestinians about Israeli and international rules and standards that regulate the livestock industry.

Project Type

Sponsor

Cost

Description

Project Type

Sponsor

Cost

Description


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Bacterial Pollutants


30,000 ₪

A class to teach how to deal with bacterial pollutants that may harm vegetable and fruit produce.

Project Type

Sponsor

Cost

Description

Forestation


30,000 ₪

Course on how to tend to a mature forest (how to make new trails, preserve the forest, prevent fires, etc.)

Project Type

Sponsor

Cost

Description

Veterinary Supervision


40,000 ₪

Education on logistics and transportation of fresh agricultural produce for export.

Project Type

Sponsor

Cost

Description

Palm Tree Protection

Jordan Valley


70,000 ₪

Installation of 300 insect traps to monitor the insects that harm palm trees.

Project Type

Location

Sponsor

Cost

Description

Renovation of the Forest Ranger Building

El Azriya, Jerusalem Periphery


10,000 ₪

Project Type

Location

Sponsor

Cost

Agricultural Produce


35,000 ₪

Education on logistics and transportation of fresh agricultural produce for export.

Project Type

Sponsor

Cost

Description


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Mediterranean Fruit Fly


300,000 ₪

Bio-Fly provides neutered medflies that are then released into the target area. They gradually and naturally reduce the medfly population without causing harm to the crops or environment.

Project Type

Sponsor

Cost

Description

Fruit Fly


20,000 ₪

Installation of 100 fly traps in the fields, followed by and educational day tp teach PA representatives how to track and map the fly population.

Project Type

Sponsor

Cost

Description

Environmental Awareness


30,000 ₪

Training sessions for representatives of the Palestinian Agricultural Department on environmental protection.

Project Type

Sponsor

Cost

Description

Path Repair

Mevo Dotan and Haramish Forests


100,000 ₪

Project Type

Location

Sponsor

Cost

Fish Farming


150,000 ₪

Project includes the construction of a fish-farming pond, fishing equipment and training for Palestinian fish farmers.

Project Type

Sponsor

Cost

Description

Export Crops


35,000 ₪

Expansion of export crops, emphasis on cherry tomatoes, peppers and spices.

Project Type

Sponsor

Cost

Description

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Forest Care


40,000 ₪

Forest maintenance on 1,700 dunams of land including cleaning, pruning, spraying, signage, bathrooms.

Project Type

Sponsor

Cost

Description

Export Produce


400,000 ₪

Professional assistance to Palestinian farmers to improve their agricultural produce for export (cherry tomatoes, peppers, spices).

Project Type

Sponsor

Cost

Description


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In 2011 the crop yield was roughly 80 kilograms per

dunam, compared with 2010 in which there was a yield of

122 kilograms per dunam. The difference in crop yield is a result

of a natural agricultural cycle – some years the yield is greater

than others.

The olive harvest takes place every year between September and December. It is considered an important event for Palestinians in terms of its familial, cultural and financial significance.

COGAT and the IDF recognize the importance of the olive harvest, both culturally and financially, and do the utmost to ensure the Palestinian population’s needs are met.

Extensive measures are taken, starting from the pre-harvest coordination meetings and all the way through the security and movement coordination during the harvest itself.

A joint Israeli-Palestinian team convenes prior to the start of the olive harvest in order to map out and coordinate the passage of Palestinian harvesters to and from their orchards. This team also finds solutions for problems that arise in the field during the course of the harvest.

A daily schedule is prepared in advance of the harvest and field tours are conducted so as to update Palestinians on the status of their olive groves.

It is important to note the close coordination between the eight Civil Administration District Coordination Liaison Offices (DCL) with council heads and Palestinian harvesters in the various regions of Judea and Samaria. Preparatory meetings are held regularly with representatives from the police, the Palestinian Agriculture Ministry, the Palestinian Olive Council and the local Palestinian councils.

Every year the parameters for receiving a permit are more relaxed and the number of permits issued increases.

2011 was a very successful year, in terms of both the olive yield and also in the 52% reduction in conflicts as compared with 2010. This positive trend is expected to continue.

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54% of Palestinian agricultural lands are olive orchards.

Roughly 7.2 million olive trees on approximately 456,000 dunams of land

provide income for an estimated 100,000 Palestinian families.

Cooperation and coordination characterize the olive harvest season.

Millions of “Bio-Flies”

Funding

300,000 ₪ Jordan River Valley

Release of "Bio-Flies" in the Jordan Valley

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The Mediterranean fruit fly is a species of pest that causes extensive damage to fruit crops. The Mediterranean fruit fly is primarily found in the Middle East, and since the Jordan River Valley is saturated with agricultural crops, this is the area of Judea and Samaria most affected by the fruit fly.

The Jordan River Valley is the “bread basket” of the Palestinian economy and the majority of Palestinian crops are grown there. It is for this reason that the danger posed by the fruit fly is particularly problematic in the valley and requires serious attention.

Unfortunately, pest control methods often include spraying pesticides, which themselves harm the quality of the crops and do general damage to the surrounding environment. For this reason the Civil Administration

has employed the “Bio-Fly” company to provide their biological pest control services. The company uses the Sterile Insect Technique (SIT) to gradually reduce the population of the Mediterranean fruit fly.

The SIT method dictates the release of large numbers of sterile insects into the targeted environment. These sterile male flies then mate with the females, who then produce sterile eggs, thereby reducing the Medfly population.

The method employed by Bio-Fly is an environmentally friendly one, and enables farmers to reduce their use of pesticides by 80%. The immediate benefits are twofold – the quality of produce is improved, and farmers are not dependent on chemical pesticide.

“Bio Fly”

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Miscellaneous

On average 2 million Palestinians cross through Allenby Bridge every year.

Allenby Bridge, Funded by Japan

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Allenby Bridge

The Allenby Bridge serves as the international crossing for Palestinian residents of Judea and Samaria. In addition to pedestrian traffic, Allenby serves as an entry and exit point for goods imported or exported to (or from) Judea and Samaria.

Hundreds of trucks and thousands of people cross through the bridge daily, and the terminal operates every day of the week.

In the past year alone, more than one million Palestinians have crossed through Allenby (this figure does not include Israeli Arabs); they range from tourists to businessmen to Palestinian officials and pilgrims on their way to Mecca.

The Civil Administration has a permanent presence at the Allenby Bridge Terminal. Among the many

The Civil Administration invested

6.2 million ₪on infrastructural

improvements to the terminal.

responsibilities assigned to the CA representatives is improving transit quality for travelers, solving permit problems that may arise, escorting VIPs, and keeping track of the goods that pass through.

COGAT, in conjunction with the Israel Airports Authority, has invested considerable funds and resources to improving both the services and infrastructure at the terminal.

Renovations to the Allenby terminal totalled 11 million ₪

Renovations and Expansion1.5 million ₪ has been spent upgrading the lighting at the intersection leading to the bridge. This was done in order to prevent traffic accidents and improve the safety of travelers.

In the same vein, Highway 90, the road leading to Allenby, was repaved and expanded.

4 million ₪ was spent renovating the entry hall on the Jordanian side. The renovations included installing air conditioning, new seating, reinforcing the structure against earthquakes, the addition of security stations, and improving traveler amenities (i.e. plasma screens, additional bathrooms, electronic information boards, etc.).

Further improvements were made by shading the outdoor waiting areas, upgrading access infrastructure for handicapped people (small electric vehicles were purchased to provide shuttle services), providing wheel chair access and installing handicapped bathrooms. All of these improvements cost roughly 500,000 ₪.

Allenby Bridge, Border Control

Allenby Bridge, Waiting Area

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Improving the Crossing ProcessThere have been considerable efforts invested in improving the crossing process so as to reduce waiting time and inconvenience to travelers. In particular, new measures have been implemented to deal with passengers who have misplaced their identification papers or have invalid documents.

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Cargo ScannerThe Allenby Bridge crossing is not just for pedestrian traffic; it also serves as a major import and export hub, making it very important for the Palestinian economy.

In 2011, 22,488 trucks crossed through Allenby, and that number is projected to reach 30,000 by the end of 2012.

The Netherlands has generously donated a cargo scanner that will contribute considerably to reducing transit time and expediting security checks for goods coming into Israel. Currently security checks require unloading and then reloading goods from the trucks entering Israel; the cargo scanner will eliminate that need and will enable the transit of 50 thousand trucks next year.

Currently supporting infrastructure for this scanner is being installed. Maj. Gen. Eitan Dangot, the Head of COGAT

toured the Allenby terminal with the Dutch Foreign Minister, Uri Rosenthal. 6 June 2012.

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Baptismal Site

According to tradition, Qasr el-Yahud is considered to be one of the three most important religious sites for Christians in the Holy Land, along with the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem and the Holy Sepulcher in Jerusalem.

In the New Testament tradition this is the site of Jesus’s baptism. It is also thought to be the location where the Israelites crossed the Jordan River into the land of Israel and where Elijah the prophet ascended to heaven.

The site, located east of the city of Jericho was closed for 44 years. During that time there were multiple plans to renovate the site and open it

to the public, but none of them were implemented due to different factors, including flooding and the Intifadah.

A few years ago COGAT began the renovation project, an endeavor that cost more than 10 million NIS in total. After the renovations were completed the site was opened to the public for free, 7 days a week.

3 million ₪ the Civil

Administration

7 million ₪Israeli Ministry of

Regional Cooperation

The renovations including the installation of pergolas, a broad stairway to the water, public showers and changing rooms, benches, an access road and parking lot.

About 100,000 visitors a year10 Million ₪10 KM east of Jericho

Opening ceremony 2011

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Appendix

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Clincs

Schools

Roads

WWTP

Industrial Zones

Waste Disposal

Land Rehabiltation

Agriculture

Water

Electricty

Quarries

Master Plans

Telecommunications

-

7

36

7

-

1

1

-

-

1

-

-

-

4

8

27

1

2

8

11

17

11

7

-

-

1

6

20

69

12

3

12

15

18

75

29

10

-

59

1

16

21

8

-

2

-

-

9

14

-

28

-

2

4

7

-

2

-

10

-

-

-

-

-

-

328Totalplease note that the categories are not mutually exclusive. Projects may be both “approved” and “completed” or “approved” and “lacking funds”. Also,

not included in the summary chart is a category numerically summarizing projects “under construction” or “awaiting the PA”.

995397 25

Approved Completed In Planning Lack ofFunding *RejectedType

Project SummaryA

*The rejections figure is not complete as some departments do not keep records on rejected requests.

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Projects Without FundingB

Project

Salfit

Type Location

Halhul

Khirbet A’Dir,Bethlehem

Hebron

Tulkarem

Ramallah

Jericho

Beit Fajar

Nablus

Roads

Roads

Roads

Roads

Roads

Roads

Roads

Roads

Roads

Repair

Repair

New

New

Repair

New

Repair

Repair

Repair

JerichoRoads Repair

Yad HanaWaste Water Operational

Wadi Harmiyya,RamallahWaste Water Sewage Line

Kifl KharisElectricity Larger SupplyConnection

QalqilyaSchools New

Khirbet at TuwaniSchools Expansion

Khirbet JabaraSchools New

Total of 16 projects without funding

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First Published in Israel, 2012 by the Coordinator of Government Activities in the Territories (COGAT)All RIghts Reserved © 2012 COGAT

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Content and Information: The CIvil AdministrationProduction: The Civil Department of COGATDesign: May Radomir Pictures: Civil Administration, unless indicated otherwise

The information in this book is general and does not create any obligation on the part of any party to complete specific projects. Projects listed may still require changes to their designs, as may be required either legally or otherwise in accordance with changes in the situation.

The information contained in this book is accurate through August 2012

Documents

Projects in Area C 2011-2012 - Ministry of Foreign Affairs