Israeli West Bank barrier

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/israeli-west-bank-barrier

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1. How long is Israeli West Bank barrier?Approximately 700 kilometers (430 miles)
2. How tall is Israeli West Bank barrier?Up to 8 meters (26 feet)
3. What is the location?West Bank and along the 1967 Green Line, bordering Israel
4. What is the construction began?June 2002
5. What is the Big Wall in the West Bank?It is a long barrier made of concrete walls, fences, and sensors that runs about 700 kilometers to keep people safe from attacks.
6. Why did Israel build the Big Wall?Israel says it was built to stop terrorist attacks and suicide bombings after many people were hurt. Some people disagree and think it also takes land.

Green Line: The ceasefire line established in 1949 after the Arab-Israeli War.
De Facto Annexation: Taking control of territory in practice, even without formal legal declaration.
International Law: The set of rules and principles governing relations between states and other international actors.