1. The Delimiting Line
   
   

For the purpose of the present Agreement only, and without prejudice to the final status, the line delimiting the northern and eastern edge of the Gaza Strip follows the fence on the ground, as delineated on attached map No.1 by an unbroken green line ( hereinafter " the Delimiting Line " ) and shall have no other effect.

2. Security Perimeter
   
   
1. There will be a security perimeter along the Delimiting Line inside the Gaza Strip as delineated on attached map No.1 by a broken green line ( hereinafter " the Security Perimeter " ).
   
   
2. In accordance with the provisions of this Agreement, the Palestinian Police will be responsible for security in the Security Perimeter.
   
   
3. The Palestinian Police will enforce special security measures aimed at preventing infiltrations across the Delimiting Line or the introduction into the Security Perimeter of any arms, ammunition or related equipment, except for the arms, ammunition or equipment of the Palestinian Police, authorized through the relevant DCO.
   
   
4. Activities of the Palestinian Police inside the Security Perimeter will be coordinated through the relevant DCO. Security activities in Israel in the vicinity of the Delimiting Line that directly affect the other side will be coordinated with the Palestinian Police through the relevant DCO.
   
   

3. The Israeli Settlements
   
   
1. In accordance with the Declaration of Principles, during the interim period, the Gush Katif and Erez settlement areas, as well as the other settlements in the Gaza Strip, as delineated on attached map No.1 by a blue line, will be under Israeli authority.
   
   
2. Palestinians will be free to move along the coast road and along the road from the Netzarim Junction to the seashore.
   
   

4. The Yellow Areas
   
   
1. In the areas delineated by a broken red line and shaded in yellow on attached map No. 1 ( hereinafter " the Yellow Areas " ), and without derogating from Palestinian authority, responsibility will be shared as follows: The Israeli authorities will have the overriding responsibility and powers for security, and the Palestinian Authority will have the responsibility and powers for civil affairs, subject to this Agreement. In addition, with regard to the Yellow Areas, cooperation and coordination in security matters, including joint patrols, as agreed, will be implemented.
   
   
2. Entry of Palestinian policemen into the Yellow Areas and their activity therein may take place as agreed upon through the relevant DCO.
   
   

5. The Mawasi Area
   
   
1. Two joint patrols will operate in the Mawasi area, the fishermen's wharves of

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