4. The Palestinian Police will arrest and prosecute individuals suspected of perpetrating acts of violence and terror.
   
   

Both sides, in accordance with this agreement, will act to insure the immediate, efficient and effective handling of any incident involving the threat, or acts of terrorism, violence or incitement, whether committed by Palestinians or Israelis. To this end they will cooperate in the exchange of information and coordinate policies and activities.

Joint security committees will be established to coordinate between the IDF and the Palestinian police. Regional offices will operate 24 hours a day. Joint patrols will ensure free and secure movement on designated roads in Area "A". Joint Mobile Units will serve as rapid response units in case of incidents and emergencies.

Transfer of Civil Powers and Responsibilities

The agreement sets out the arrangements for the transfer of agreed upon civil powers and responsibilities from the Civil Administration to the Council. In Area " C ", powers and responsibilities not relating to territory will be transferred to the Council; powers and responsibilities relating to territory will be gradually transferred along with the redeployments in these areas. The transfer of further civil powers and responsibilities is subject to detailed provisions insuring, among other things, the land rights of Israelis and the continued provision of services ( electricity, water, telecommunications etc. ) to the settlements.

Freedom of Movement for Israelis

The IDF and Israelis will continue to move freely on the roads of the West Bank and Gaza. In Area " A " Israeli vehicles will be escorted by joint patrols. Israelis may not in any circumstances be arrested or placed in custody by the Palestinian police, and may only be required to present identity and vehicle documentation. On roads that are jointly patrolled, any request for identification shall only be made by the Israeli side of a joint patrol.

Legal Issues

The Legal Annex of the agreement sets out arrangements governing the legal relations between Israel and the Palestinian Council. These provisions define the criminal and civil jurisdiction of the Council and include arrangements for legal assistance in criminal and legal matters, including cooperation with regard to police investigations.

Religious Sites

Responsibility over sites of religious significance in the West Bank and Gaza will be transferred to the Palestinian side. In Area " C " this will be transferred gradually during the " further redeployment phase ", except for the issues which will be negotiated during the permanent status negotiations. Both sides shall respect and protect religious rights of Jews, Christians, Moslems and Samaritans to wit:

1. Protecting the holy sites.
   
   
2. Allowing free access to the holy sites.
   
   
3. Allowing freedom of worship and practice.
   
   

Jewish holy sites are listed in the agreement.

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