How has Israel's security barrier on the West Bank affected Israelis and Palestinians?

A) It reduced terrorist attacks against Israelis and blocked some Palestinians from accessing their farmland.

B) It reduced rocket attacks against Israel and led to economic growth for Palestinians.

C) It led Israel to sign the Oslo Accords and brought Hamas to power in Gaza.

D) It led Israel to make peace with Hezbollah and separated some Palestinian villages from one another.

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24 December, 22:06

How has Israel's security barrier on the West Bank affected Israelis and Palestinians?

A) It reduced terrorist attacks against Israelis and blocked some Palestinians from accessing their farmland.

B) It reduced rocket attacks against Israel and led to economic growth for Palestinians.

C) It led Israel to sign the Oslo Accords and brought Hamas to power in Gaza.

D) It led Israel to make peace with Hezbollah and separated some Palestinian villages from one another.

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Dwayne Davis · Answer 1

The correct answer is A.

Explanation:

The Israeli West Bank Barrier is a separation barrier in the West Bank. It is considered a security barrier by Israel and a racial segregation and apartheid wall by the Palestinians. The vast majority of the barrier is comprised of an electric fence surrounded by a detection path, patrol road, ditch and barbed wire. It is 440 miles long.