2. Within the territory under the jurisdiction of the Palestinian Authority, in places where Israeli authorities exercise their security functions in accordance with this Annex, and in their immediate vicinities, the Israeli authorities may carry out engagement steps in cases where an act or an incident requires such action. In such cases, the Israeli authorities will take any measures necessary to bring to an end such an act or incident with a view to transferring, at the earliest opportunity, the continued handling of the incident falling within the Palestinian responsibility to the Palestinian Police.
   
   

The Palestinian Authority will immediately be notified, through the relevant DCO, of such engagement steps.

3. Engagement with the use of firearms shall not be allowed, except as a last resort after all attempts at controlling the act or the incident such as warning the perpetrator or shooting in the air have failed. Use of firearms should be aimed at deterring and not at killing the perpetrator. The use of firearms shall cease once the danger is past.
   
   
4. Any activity involving the use of firearms other than for immediate operational purposes shall be subject to prior notification to the relevant DCO.
   
   

9. If a person is injured or otherwise in need of assistance, such assistance will be provided by the side that first reaches the site. If such a person is under the authority of the other side, the assisting side shall notify the relevant DCO and the appropriate provisions of Article II of this Annex, as well as the provisions of Annex II, Article II, regarding arrangements for treatment and hospitalization, shall be applied.
   
   

Article IX

Arrangements for Safe Passage Between the Gaza Strip and the Jericho Area

1. General
   
   
1. There shall be safe passage between the Gaza Strip and the Jericho Area for residents of the Gaza Strip and the Jericho Area and visitors to these areas from abroad, as detailed in this Article.
   
   
2. Israel will ensure safe passage during daylight hours ( from sunrise to sunset ) for persons and transportation.
   
   
3. Safe passage will be effected via the following designated crossing points:
   
   
1. the Erez crossing point; and
   
   
2. the Vered Yericho crossing point.
   
   
4. Israel will make safe passage available through one or more of the routes delineated on attached map No.3.
   
   

2. The usage of safe passage
   
   
1. As detailed below, persons using safe passage shall carry, in addition to the personal and vehicle documentation, the following documents:

<31>