MAIN POINTS OF THE GAZA-JERICHO

AGREEMENT

May 4, 1994

1. Security Arrangements and Withdrawal of Israeli Forces

Under the security concept applied to Gaza and Jericho, these areas are regarded as within an Israeli security 'envelope'. This envelope is meant to provide for security from external threats along the boundaries. Within this envelope, internal security responsibilities are divided between Israel and the Palestinians. While Israel remains responsible for Israelis and settlements, the Palestinians are now responsible for public order and internal security of Palestinians.

The Security annex of the Gaza-Jericho Agreement contains the following points:

• Withdrawal of Israeli Forces: As part of the Gaza - Jericho accord, Israeli military forces have withdrawn from the areas of Gaza and Jericho, in coordination with a newly established Joint Israeli- Palestinian Security Coordination and Cooperation Committee. This committee is designed to deal with joint security issues, to exchange information and to provide guidance for the District Coordination Offices. Israeli forces have been redeployed to specified areas, such as the Military Installation Area along the Egyptian border and Israeli settlements, in order to fulfill security functions as defined in the agreement. This withdrawal was completed on May 18, 1994.
  
  
• Security of Israelis: The Agreement includes arrangements for protection of the Israeli settlements and the settlement blocs within the Gaza Strip, including Gush Katif, Erez and other areas. The Israel Defense Forces will patrol the whole of the common security fence surrounding the bloc for its protection. Some Palestinian land surrounding the settlements remains under Israeli security responsibility and some restrictions apply regarding building and other matters.
  
  
• Security on Roads: Israel has full operational authority for the security of Israelis travelling on the principal routes leading to the settlements and the adjacent areas. Joint Israeli - Palestinian patrols and mobile units will be established in order to ensure free, unimpeded and secure movement on the roads.
  
  
• External Security: Israel maintains security control and supervision over the entry of persons, vehicles and weapons at all points of entry. Israel retains security control of the sea as well as control and supervision over all air space.
  
  
• Safe Passage: Israel will ensure `safe passage' for Palestinian persons and transportation between the Gaza Strip and the Jericho Area during daylight hours.
  
  
• Palestinian Security: The Palestinian Police will operate under the auspices of the

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