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UNRWA’s publications cover many different areas, from socio-economic reports to appeals, newsletters, strategy documents and UN resolutions. This archive, dating back to 2000, contains useful information for researchers, partners and members of the public.

The Barrier fragments agro-ecosystems in the town of Bethlehem and cuts-off residential houses from their agricultural land. Bethlehem city, Bethlehem, March, 2005. Population: 25,266, 29% refugees

Category: Environmental impacts of the Barrier Series: UNRWA factsheets Year: 0 Tags: Barrier

In Ar Ram, the main wastewater pipeline is located behind the Barrier, inaccessible for Ar Ram municipality for maintenance and repairs. As a result, raw sewage overflows onto adjacent lands. Ar Ram, Jerusalem, 2009. Population: 20,359, 22% refugees

Category: Environmental impacts of the Barrier Series: UNRWA factsheets Year: 0 Tags: Barrier

The construction of the Barrier in Qalandiya village will isolate a further 400 dunums of agricultural land from its Palestinian owners. Qalandiya village, Jerusalem, May 2012. Population: 1,179, 14% refugees

Category: Environmental impacts of the Barrier Series: UNRWA factsheets Year: 0 Tags: Barrier

Qalqiliya is exposed to flooding during winter as the drainage channels under the Barrier are blocked by debris. Palestinians are prohibited from approaching the area. Qalqiliya city, Qalqiliya, January 2012. Population: 41,739, 77% refugees

Category: Environmental impacts of the Barrier Series: UNRWA factsheets Year: 0 Tags: Barrier

A 1.5 km “sunken road” was built on productive Palestinian agricultural land belonging to the village of Biddu, for the purpose of separating Israeli and Palestinian movement in the area. Biddu, Jerusalem, September 2011. Population: 6,798, 81% refugees.

Category: Environmental impacts of the Barrier Series: UNRWA factsheets Year: 0 Tags: Barrier

Over 75% of Mas-ha’s lands are now located in the ‘Seam Zone’. The settlement of Elqana (pictured) is expanding on parts of the village’s agricultural lands cut off by the Barrier. Mas-ha, Salfit, May 2011. Population: 2,003, 41% refugees

Category: Environmental impacts of the Barrier Series: UNRWA factsheets Year: 0 Tags: Barrier

Battir village is a candidate to UNESCO’s World Heritage site list due to its unique traditional terrace farming and irrigation system, now under threat due to the construction of the Barrier. Battir, Bethlehem, October 2011. Population: 3,967, 77% refuge

Category: Environmental impacts of the Barrier Series: UNRWA factsheets Year: 0 Tags: Barrier

Earth mounds are piled up by the IDF to prevent vehicular access to the Barrier. This process degrades agricultural lands, triggering soil erosion and changing surface water runoff. Ar Ramadin, Hebron, March 2011. Population: 3,281, 85% refugees

Category: Environmental impacts of the Barrier Series: UNRWA factsheets Year: 0 Tags: Barrier

The Barrier obstructs the flow of surface water and traps excess water causing flooding. In Beit Hanina Al Balad water levels reached up to several meters high in 2012. Beit Hanina Al Balad, Jerusalem, March 2012. Population: 1,071, 24% refugees

Category: Environmental impacts of the Barrier Series: UNRWA factsheets Year: 0 Tags: Barrier

Barrier construction leads to land degradation such as the compaction and erosion of soil, mounting of earth walls and the disposal of construction waste on adjacent lands. Ar Ramadin, Hebron, March 2011. Population: 3,281, 85% refugees

Category: Environmental impacts of the Barrier Series: UNRWA factsheets Year: 0 Tags: Barrier

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