INTRODUCTION

Definition of the Yellow Areas

The Status of the Yellow Areas According to the Interim Agreement

Shared Responsibilities

Restrictions on Planning, Building, and Zoning

Mawasi

The Mawasi Beach

The Geographic Distribution of the Yellow Areas

The Yellow Area to the North of Beit Lahia

The Abu Meddein Yellow Area

The Yellow Area of Deir El-Baleh

Tal Zorub Yellow Area

The Yellow Area of Hai Al-Salam

The Yellow Area near the Rafah Border Crossing

The Yellow Area of Mawasi

The Geographic and Demographic Characteristics of the Mawasi

Khan Younis Mawasi

Public Services

Rafah Mawasi

Public services

Israeli Human Rights Violations in the Yellow Areas

Leveling and Confiscating of Land

The Closure of Roads

Restrictions on Building

Damaging crops and agricultural equipment

Shootings, beatings, and arrests of Palestinian civilians

Road incidents involving Israeli vehicles and Palestinians

Raiding wharves

Conclusion

ANNEX I