continue to be responsible for the overall security of Israelis throughout Hebron. The Protocol confirms the applicability to Hebron of the security provisions of the Interim Agreement, which provide that Israel has all the powers to take the steps necessary to meet its security responsibility and enable Israeli security forces to conduct security activity in areas of Palestinian responsibility (engagement steps) in defined cases.

Joint security measures: The Protocol provides for Joint Mobile Units and Joint Patrols to operate in areas of particular sensitivity. In addition, a Joint Coordination Center, headed by senior officers of both sides, will coordinate all joint security measures.

Special areas: In areas of particular sensitivity located in Area H - 1 but close to Area H - 2 the Palestinian police will set up checkpoints and prevent the entry of demonstrators or other people threatening security and public order. Any security activity in this area must be notified to the Joint Coordination Center.

Palestinian police: Palestinian police stations and posts shall be located in Area H - 1 at the agreed locations shown on the map attached to the Protocol. All policemen will be required to pass a security check in order to verify their suitability for service taking into account the sensitivity of the area. As provided in the Interim Agreement, the Palestinian police will comprise up to 400 policemen with 20 vehicles. The Police will be armed with 200 pistols and 100 rifles. The rifles are for the protection of the police stations only, and may only be used by designated rapid response teams, to handle special security cases. Such teams armed with rifles may only enter the specified areas close to H - 2 with the prior approval of the Israeli side in the Joint Coordination Center.

Holy sites: With regard to the four Jewish holy sites in Area H- 1, these sites will be protected and freedom of access ensured. The ways of worship at the sites will be respected and no changes made to them. Visits to these sites will be accompanied by a Joint Mobile Unit.

Civil Arrangements

Transfer of civil powers and responsibilities: Civil spheres that have not yet been transferred to Palestinian side in Hebron shall be transferred concurrently with the beginning of the redeployment. In Area H - 2, powers and responsibilities relating to Israelis and their property will not be transferred but will continue to be exercised by the Israeli military government.

Planning, building and zoning: In order to avoid friction that may result from building activity, the Protocol lists a series of situations in which the Palestinian side will ensure that proposed construction must be coordinated between the two sides in the District Civil Liaison Office.

Infrastructure and transportation: The Protocol contains provisions to ensure that Israelis in Hebron will continue to be effectively served by the city's infrastructure and transportation network. In particular, Israel will be notified 48 hours in advance of any activity which may affect traffic in or infrastructure serving Area H - 2. Traffic arrangements in Area H - 1 will remain unchanged unless agreed otherwise between the two sides.

Municipal Inspectors: As provided in the Interim Agreement, the enforcement of laws and regulations vis - a - vis Palestinians in Area H - 2 will be effected by plainclothes unarmed municipal inspectors. There will not be more than 50 of these and they will carry official ID cards. The Israel police may be requested to assist in the enforcement activities.

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