Protocol Concerning the Redeployment in Hebron
- Country/entity
-
Israel
Palestine - Region
-
Middle East and North Africa
- Agreement name
- Protocol Concerning the Redeployment in Hebron
- Date
- 17 Jan 1997
- Agreement status
- Multiparty signed/agreed
- Interim arrangement
- Yes
- Agreement/conflict level
- Intrastate/intrastate conflict
- Stage
- Implementation/renegotiation
- Conflict nature
- Government/territory
- Peace process
- Israel-Palestine peace process
- Parties
- Israel, signed by D. Shomrom; PLO, signed by S. Erakat
- Third parties
- -
- Description
- delineating areas for control of Palestinian police (H-1), control of Israeli forces (H-2), special security arrangements for areas adjacent to Israeli control, and Joint Security Measures.
Groups
- Children/youth
No specific mention.
- Disabled persons
No specific mention.
- Elderly/age
No specific mention.
- Migrant workers
No specific mention.
- Racial/ethnic/national group
No specific mention.
- Religious groups
- Groups→Religious groups→SubstantivePage 4, 6. Holy Sites
a. Paragraphs 2 and 3(a) of Article 32 of Appendix 1 to Annex III of the Interim Agreement will be applicable to the following Holy Sites in Area H-1:
1. The Cave of Othniel Ben Knaz/El-Khalil;
2. Elonei Mamre/Haram Er-Rameh;
3. Eshel Avraham/Balotat Ibrahim; and
4. Maayan Sarah/Ein Sarah.
b. The Palestinian Police will be responsible for the protection of the above Jewish Holy Sites. Without derogating from the above responsibility of the Palestinian Police, visits to the above Holy Sites by worshippers or other visitors shall be accompanied by a Joint Mobile Unit, which will ensure free, unimpeded and secure access to the Holy Sites, as well as their peaceful use. - Indigenous people
No specific mention.
- Other groups
No specific mention.
- Refugees/displaced persons
No specific mention.
- Social class
No specific mention.
Gender
- Women, girls and gender
No specific mention.
- Men and boys
No specific mention.
- LGBTI
No specific mention.
- Family
No specific mention.
State definition
- Nature of state (general)
No specific mention.
- State configuration
No specific mention.
- Self determination
No specific mention.
- Referendum
No specific mention.
- State symbols
No specific mention.
- Independence/secession
No specific mention.
- Accession/unification
No specific mention.
- Border delimitation
No specific mention.
- Cross-border provision
No specific mention.
Governance
- Political institutions (new or reformed)
No specific mention.
- Elections
No specific mention.
- Electoral commission
No specific mention.
- Political parties reform
No specific mention.
- Civil society
No specific mention.
- Traditional/religious leaders
No specific mention.
- Public administration
No specific mention.
- Constitution
No specific mention.
Power sharing
- Political power sharing
No specific mention.
- Territorial power sharing
- Power sharing→Territorial power sharing→Local/municipal governmentPage 5,
9. City of Hebron
Both sides reiterate their commitment to the unity of the City of Hebron, and their understanding that the division of security responsibility will not divide the city. In this context, and without derogating from the security powers and responsibilities of either side, both sides share the mutual goal that movement of people, goods and vehicles within and in and out of the city will be smooth and normal, without obstacles or barriers.
Civil Arrangements Regarding the Redeployment in Hebron
10. Transfer of Civil Powers and Responsibilities
a. The transfer of civil powers and responsibilities that have yet to be transferred to the Palestinian side in the city of Hebron (12 spheres) in accordance with Article VII of Annex I to the Interim Agreement shall be conducted concurrently with the beginning of the redeployment of Israeli military forces in Hebron.
b. In Area H-2, the civil powers and responsibilities will be transferred to the Palestinian side, except for those relating to Israelis and their property, which shall continue be exercised by the Israeli Military Government. - Economic power sharing
No specific mention.
- Military power sharing
- Power sharing→Military power sharing→Joint command structuresPage 3,
4. Joint Security measures
...
f. With a view to dealing with the special security situation in
the City of Hebron, a Joint Coordination Center (hereinafter the "JCC") headed by senior officers
of both sides, will be established in the DCO at Har Manoah/Jabel Manoah. The purpose of the JCC
will be to coordinate the joint security measures in the City of Hebron. The JCC will be guided by
all the relevant provisions of the Interim Agreement, including Annex I and this Protocol. In this
context, each side will notify the JCC of demonstrations and actions taken in respect of such
demonstrations, and of any security activity, close to the areas under the responsibility of the
other side, including in the area defined in Article 3(a) above. The JCC shall be informed of
activities in accordance with Article 5(d)(3) of this Protocol.Power sharing→Military power sharing→ProportionalityPage 2-3,
4. Joint Security Measures
a. The DCO will establish a sub-office in the City of Hebron as indicated on the attached map.
b. JMU will operate in Area H-2 to handle incidents that involve Palestinians only. The JMU movement will be detailed on the attached map. The DCO will coordinate the JMU movement and activity.
c. As part of the security arrangements in the area adjacent to the areas under the security responsibility of Israel, as
defined above, Joint Mobile Units will be operating in this area, with special focus on the following places:
1. Abu Sneinah
2. Harat A-Sheikh
3. Sha'aba
4. The high ground overlooking new Route No. 35.
d. Two Joint Patrols will function in Area H-1:
1. a Joint Patrol which will operate on the road from Ras e-Jura to the north of the Dura junction via ESalaam Road, as indicated on the attached map; and
2. a Joint Patrol which will operate on existing Route
No. 35, including the eastern part of existing Route
No. 35, as indicated on the attached map.
e. The Palestinian and Israeli side of the Joint Mobile Units in the City of Hebron will be armed with equivalent types of
weapons (Mini-Ingraham [Ingram] submachine guns for the Palestinian side and short M16s for the Israeli side).
Human rights and equality
- Human rights/RoL general
No specific mention.
- Bill of rights/similar
No specific mention.
- Treaty incorporation
No specific mention.
- Civil and political rights
No specific mention.
- Socio-economic rights
No specific mention.
Rights related issues
- Citizenship
No specific mention.
- Democracy
No specific mention.
- Detention procedures
No specific mention.
- Media and communication
No specific mention.
- Mobility/access
- Page 5, 9. City of Hebron
Both sides reiterate their commitment to the unity of the City of Hebron, and their understanding that the division of security responsibility will not divide the city. In this context, and without derogating from the security powers and responsibilities of either side, both sides share the mutual goal that movement of people, goods and vehicles within and in and out of the city will be smooth and normal, without obstacles or barriers. - Protection measures
- Rights related issues→Protection measures→OtherPage 4, 6. Holy Sites
a. Paragraphs 2 and 3(a) of Article 32 of Appendix 1 to Annex III of the Interim Agreement will be applicable to the following Holy Sites
b. The Palestinian Police will be responsible for the protection of the above Jewish Holy Sites. Without derogating from the above responsibility of the Palestinian Police, visits to the above Holy Sites by worshippers or other visitors shall be accompanied by a Joint Mobile Unit, which will ensure free, unimpeded and secure access to the Holy Sites, as well as their peaceful use.
Page 5-6, 11. Planning, Zoning and Building
a. The two parties are equally committed to preserve and protect the historic character of the city in a way which does not harm or change that character in any part of the city. - Other
No specific mention.
Rights institutions
- NHRI
No specific mention.
- Regional or international human rights institutions
No specific mention.
Justice sector reform
- Criminal justice and emergency law
No specific mention.
- State of emergency provisions
No specific mention.
- Judiciary and courts
No specific mention.
- Prisons and detention
No specific mention.
- Traditional Laws
No specific mention.
Socio-economic reconstruction
- Development or socio-economic reconstruction
- Socio-economic reconstruction→Development or socio-economic reconstruction→Socio-economic developmentPage 4, 7. Normalization of Life in the Old City
a. Both sides reiterate their commitment to maintain normal life throughout the City of Hebron and to prevent any provocation or friction that may affect the normal life in the city.
b. In this context, both sides are committed to take all steps and measures necessary for the normalization of life in Hebron, including:
1. The wholesale market - Hasbahe - will be opened as a retail market in which goods will be sold directly to consumers from within the existing shops.
2. The movement of vehicles on the Shuhada Road will be gradually returned, within 4 months, to the same situation which existed prior to February 1994. - National economic plan
No specific mention.
- Natural resources
No specific mention.
- International funds
No specific mention.
- Business
No specific mention.
- Taxation
No specific mention.
- Banks
No specific mention.
Land, property and environment
- Land reform/rights
- Land, property and environment→Land reform/rights→Land reform and managementPage 5-6, 11. Planning, Zoning and Building
b. The Palestinian side has informed the Israeli side that in exercising its powers and responsibilities, taking into account the existing municipal regulations, it has undertaken to implement the following provisions:
1. Proposed construction of buildings above two floors (6 meters) within 50 meters of the external boundaries of the locations specified in the list attached to this Protocol as Appendix 3 (hereinafter referred to as "the attached list") will be coordinated through the DCL.
2. Proposed construction of buildings above three floors (9 meters) between 50 and 100 meters of the external boundaries of the locations specified in the attached list will be coordinated through the DCL.
3. Proposed construction of non-residential, noncommercial buildings within 100 meters of the external boundaries of the locations specified in the attached list that are designed for uses that may adversely affect the environment (such as industrial factories) or buildings and institutions in which more that 50 persons are expected to gather together will be coordinated through the DCL.
4. Proposed construction of buildings above two floors (6 meters) within 50 meters from each side of the road specified in the attached list will be coordinated through the DCL.
5. The necessary enforcement measures will be taken to ensure compliance on the ground with the preceding provisions.
6. This Article does not apply to existing buildings or to new construction or renovation for which fully approved permits were issued by the Municipality prior to January 15th, 1997.
Page 6-7, 12. Infrastructure
a. The Palestinian side shall inform the Israeli side, through the DCL, 48 hours in advance of any anticipated activity regarding infrastructure which may disturb the regular flow of traffic on roads in Area H-2 or which may affect infrastructure (such as water, sewage, electricity and communications) serving Area H-2.
b. The Israeli side may request, through the DCL, that the Municipality carry out works regarding the roads or other infrastructure required for the well being of the Israelis in Area H-2. If the Israeli side offers to cover the costs of these works, the Palestinian side will ensure that these works are carried out as a top priority.
c. The above does not prejudice the provisions of the Interim Agreement regarding the access to infrastructure, facilities and installations located in the city of Hebron, such as the electricity grid.
Page 7, 13. Transportation
The Palestinian side shall have the power to determine bus stops, traffic arrangements and traffic signalization in the city of Hebron. Traffic signalization, traffic arrangements and the location of bus stops in Area H-2 will remain as they are on the date of the redeployment in Hebron. Any subsequent change in these arrangements in Area H-2 will be done in cooperation between the two sides in the transportation sub-committee. - Pastoralist/nomadism rights
No specific mention.
- Cultural heritage
- Land, property and environment→Cultural heritage→TangiblePage 5-6, 11. Planning, Zoning and Building
a. The two parties are equally committed to preserve and protect the historic character of the city in a way which does not harm or change that character in any part of the city. - Environment
No specific mention.
- Water or riparian rights or access
No specific mention.
Security sector
- Security Guarantees
- 2. Security Powers and Responsibilities
a.
... 2. Israel will retain all powers and responsibilities for internal security and public order in Area H-2. In addition, Israel will continue to carry the responsibility for overall security of Israelis.
b. In this context - both sides reaffirm their commitment to honor the relevant security provisions of the Interim Agreement, including the provisions regarding - Arrangements for Security and Public Order (Article XII of the Interim Agreement); Prevention of Hostile Acts (Article XV of the Interim Agreement); Security Policy for the Prevention of Terrorism and Violence (Article II of Annex I to the Interim Agreement); Guidelines for Hebron (Article VII of Annex I to the Interim Agreement); and Rules of Conduct in Mutual Security Matters (Article XI of Annex I to the Interim Agreement).
Page 2, 3. Agreed Security Arrangements
a. With a view to ensuring mutual security and stability in the City of Hebron, special security arrangements will apply adjacent to the areas under the security responsibility of Israel, in Area H-1, in the area between the Palestinian Police checkpoints delineated on the map attached to this Protocol as Appendix 1 (hereinafter referred to as "the attached map") and the areas under the security responsibility of Israel.
Page 7, 15. Location of Offices of the Palestinian Council
The Palestinian side, when operating new offices in Area H-2, will take into consideration the need to avoid provocation and friction. Where establishing such offices might affect public order or security the two sides will cooperate to find a suitable solution.
Page 8, 18. Annex I
Nothing in this Protocol will derogate from the security powers and responsibilities of either side in accordance with Annex I to the Interim Agreement. - Ceasefire
No specific mention.
- Police
- Page 1, 2. Security Powers and Responsibilities
a.
1. The Palestinian Police will assume responsibilities in Area H-1 similar to those in other cities in the West Bank; and
Page 2, 3. Agreed Security Arrangements
a. With a view to ensuring mutual security and stability in the City of Hebron, special security arrangements will apply
adjacent to the areas under the security responsibility of Israel, in Area H-1, in the area between the Palestinian Police checkpoints delineated on the map attached to this Protocol as Appendix 1 (hereinafter referred to as "the attached map") and the areas under the security responsibility of Israel.
b. The purpose of the above mentioned checkpoints will be to enable the Palestinian Police, exercising their responsibilities under the Interim Agreement, to prevent entry of armed persons and demonstrators or other people threatening security and public order, into the above mentioned area.
5. The Palestinian Police
a. Palestinian police stations or posts will be established in Area H-1, manned by a total of up to 400 policemen, equipped with 20 vehicles and armed with 200 pistols, and 100 rifles for the protection of the police stations.
b. Four designated Rapid Response Teams (RRTs) will be established and stationed in Area H-1, one in each of the police stations, as delineated on the attached map. The main task of the RRTs will be to handle special security cases. Each RRT shall be comprised of up to 16 members.
c. The above mentioned rifles will be designated for the exclusive use of the RRTs, to handle special cases.
d.
1. The Palestinian Police shall operate freely in Area H-1.
2. Activities of the RRTs armed with rifles in the Agreed Adjacent Area, as defined in Appendix 2, shall require the agreement of the JCC.
3. The RRTs will use the rifles in the rest of Area H-1 to fulfil their above mentioned tasks.
e. The Palestinian Police will ensure that all Palestinian policemen, prior to their deployment in the City of Hebron, will pass a security check in order to verify their suitability for service, taking into account the sensitivity of the area.
Page 4, 6. Holy Sites
...b. The Palestinian Police will be responsible for the protection of the above Jewish Holy Sites. Without derogating from the above responsibility of the Palestinian Police, visits to the above Holy Sites by worshippers or other visitors shall be accompanied by a Joint Mobile Unit, which will ensure free, unimpeded and secure access to the Holy Sites, as well as their peaceful use.
Page 4-5, 8. The Imara
The Imara will be turned over to the Palestinian side upon the completion of the redeployment and will become the headquarters of the Palestinian Police in the City of Hebron.
Page 7, 14. Municipal Inspectors
a. In accordance with paragraph 4.c of Article VII of Annex I of the Interim Agreement, plainclothes unarmed municipal inspectors will operate in Area H-2. The number of these
inspectors shall not exceed 50.
b. The inspectors shall carry official identification cards with a photograph issued by the Municipality.
c. The Palestinian side may request the assistance of the Israel Police, through the DCL of Hebron, in order to carry out its enforcement activities in Area H-2. - Armed forces
No specific mention.
- DDR
- Security sector→DDR→Demilitarisation provisionsPage 1, 1. Redeployment in Hebron
The redeployment of Israeli Military Forces in Hebron will be carried out in accordance with the Interim Agreement and this Protocol. This redeployment will be completed not later than ten days from the signing of this Protocol. During these ten days both sides will exert every possible effort to prevent friction and any action that would prevent the redeployment. This redeployment shall constitute full implementation of the provisions of the Interim Agreement with regard to the City of Hebron unless otherwise provided for in Article VII of Annex I to the Interim Agreement. - Intelligence services
No specific mention.
- Parastatal/rebel and opposition group forces
No specific mention.
- Withdrawal of foreign forces
No specific mention.
- Corruption
No specific mention.
- Crime/organised crime
No specific mention.
- Drugs
No specific mention.
- Terrorism
- 2. Security Powers and Responsibilities
a.
... 2. Israel will retain all powers and responsibilities for internal security and public order in Area H-2. In addition, Israel will continue to carry the responsibility for overall security of Israelis.
b. In this context - both sides reaffirm their commitment to honor the relevant security provisions of the Interim Agreement, including the provisions regarding - Arrangements for Security and Public Order (Article XII of the Interim Agreement); Prevention of Hostile Acts (Article XV of the Interim Agreement); Security Policy for the Prevention of Terrorism and Violence (Article II of Annex I to the Interim Agreement); Guidelines for Hebron (Article VII of Annex I to the Interim Agreement); and Rules of Conduct in Mutual Security Matters (Article XI of Annex I to the Interim Agreement).
Transitional justice
- Transitional justice general
No specific mention.
- Amnesty/pardon
No specific mention.
- Courts
No specific mention.
- Mechanism
No specific mention.
- Prisoner release
No specific mention.
- Vetting
No specific mention.
- Victims
No specific mention.
- Missing persons
No specific mention.
- Reparations
No specific mention.
- Reconciliation
No specific mention.
Implementation
- UN signatory
No specific mention.
- Other international signatory
No specific mention.
- Referendum for agreement
No specific mention.
- International mission/force/similar
- Page 8, Miscellaneous
17. Temporary International Presence
There will be a Temporary International Presence in Hebron (TIPH). Both sides will agree on the modalities of the TIPH, including the number of its members and its area of operation - Enforcement mechanism
- Page 3, 4. f. With a view to dealing with the special security situation in the City of Hebron, a Joint Coordination Center (hereinafter the "JCC") headed by senior officers of both sides, will be established in the DCO at Har Manoah/Jabel Manoah. The purpose of the JCC will be to coordinate the joint security measures in the City of Hebron. 17. Temporary International Presence
There will be a Temporary International Presence in Hebron (TIPH). Both sides will agree on the modalities of the TIPH, including the number of its members and its area of operation. - Related cases
No specific mention.
- Source
- Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs; http://www.mfa.gov.il/mfa/foreignpolicy/peace/guide/pages/protocol%20concerning%20the%20redeployment%20in%20hebron.aspx
Protocol Concerning the Redeployment in Hebron
In accordance with the provisions of the Interim Agreement and in
particular of Article VII of Annex I to the Interim Agreement, both
Parties have agreed on this Protocol for the implementation of the
redeployment in Hebron.
Security Arrangements Regarding Redeployment in Hebron
1. Redeployment in Hebron
The redeployment of Israeli Military Forces in Hebron will be carried
out in accordance with the Interim Agreement and this Protocol.
This
redeployment will be completed not later than ten days from the
signing of this Protocol.
During these ten days both sides will exert
every possible effort to prevent friction and any action that would
prevent the redeployment.
This redeployment shall constitute full
implementation of the provisions of the Interim Agreement with regard
to the City of Hebron unless otherwise provided for in Article VII of
Annex I to the Interim Agreement.
2. Security Powers and Responsibilities
a.
1. The Palestinian Police will assume responsibilities in
Area H-1 similar to those in other cities in the West
Bank;
and
2. Israel will retain all powers and responsibilities for
internal security and public order in Area H-2.
In
addition, Israel will continue to carry the
responsibility for overall security of Israelis.
b. In this context - both sides reaffirm their commitment to
honor the relevant security provisions of the Interim
Agreement, including the provisions regarding -
Arrangements for Security and Public Order (Article XII of
the Interim Agreement);
Prevention of Hostile Acts (Article
XV of the Interim Agreement);
Security Policy for the
Prevention of Terrorism and Violence (Article II of Annex I
to the Interim Agreement);
Guidelines for Hebron (Article
VII of Annex I to the Interim Agreement);
and Rules of
Conduct in Mutual Security Matters (Article XI of Annex I
to the Interim Agreement).
3. Agreed Security Arrangements
a. With a view to ensuring mutual security and stability in the
City of Hebron, special security arrangements will apply
adjacent to the areas under the security responsibility of
Israel, in Area H-1, in the area between the Palestinian
Police checkpoints delineated on the map attached to this
Protocol as Appendix 1 (hereinafter referred to as "the
attached map") and the areas under the security
responsibility of Israel.
b. The purpose of the abovementioned checkpoints will be to
enable the Palestinian Police, exercising their
responsibilities under the Interim Agreement, to prevent
entry of armed persons and demonstrators or other people
threatening security and public order, into the
abovementioned area.
4. Joint Security Measures
a. The DCO will establish a sub-office in the City of Hebron as
indicated on the attached map.
b. JMU will operate in Area H-2 to handle incidents that
involve Palestinians only.
The JMU movement will be
detailed on the attached map.
The DCO will coordinate the
JMU movement and activity.
c. As part of the security arrangements in the area adjacent
to the areas under the security responsibility of Israel, as
defined above, Joint Mobile Units will be operating in this
area, with special focus on the following places:
1. Abu Sneinah
2. Harat A-Sheikh
3. Sha'aba
4. The high ground overlooking new Route No.
35.
d. Two Joint Patrols will function in Area H-1:
1. a Joint Patrol which will operate on the road from
Ras e-Jura to the north of the Dura junction via ESalaam
Road, as indicated on the attached map;
and
2. a Joint Patrol which will operate on existing Route
No. 35, including the eastern part of existing Route
No. 35, as indicated on the attached map.
e. The Palestinian and Israeli side of the Joint Mobile Units in
the City of Hebron will be armed with equivalent types of
weapons (Mini-Ingraham submachine guns for the
Palestinian side and short M16s for the Israeli side).
f. With a view to dealing with the special security situation in
the City of Hebron, a Joint Coordination Center
(hereinafter the "JCC") headed by senior officers of both
sides, will be established in the DCO at Har Manoah/Jabel
Manoah.
The purpose of the JCC will be to coordinate the
joint security measures in the City of Hebron.
The JCC will
be guided by all the relevant provisions of the Interim
Agreement, including Annex I and this Protocol.
In this
context, each side will notify the JCC of demonstrations
and actions taken in respect of such demonstrations, and
of any security activity, close to the areas under the
responsibility of the other side, including in the area
defined in Article 3(a) above.
The JCC shall be informed of
activities in accordance with Article 5(d)(3) of this Protocol.
5. The Palestinian Police
a. Palestinian police stations or posts will be established in
Area H-1, manned by a total of up to 400 policemen,
equipped with 20 vehicles and armed with 200 pistols, and
100 rifles for the protection of the police stations.
b. Four designated Rapid Response Teams (RRTs) will be
established and stationed in Area H-1, one in each of the
police stations, as delineated on the attached map.
The
main task of the RRTs will be to handle special security
cases.
Each RRT shall be comprised of up to 16 members.
c. The above mentioned rifles will be designated for the
exclusive use of the RRTs, to handle special cases.
d.
1. The Palestinian Police shall operate freely in Area H-1.
2. Activities of the RRTs armed with rifles in the Agreed
Adjacent Area, as defined in Appendix 2, shall
require the agreement of the JCC.
3. The RRTs will use the rifles in the rest of Area H-1 to
fulfil their above mentioned tasks.
e. The Palestinian Police will ensure that all Palestinian
policemen, prior to their deployment in the City of Hebron,
will pass a security check in order to verify their suitability
for service, taking into account the sensitivity of the area.
6. Holy Sites
a. Paragraphs 2 and 3(a) of Article 32 of Appendix 1 to Annex
III of the Interim Agreement will be applicable to the
following Holy Sites in Area H-1:
1. The Cave of Othniel Ben Knaz/El-Khalil;
2. Elonei Mamre/Haram Er-Rameh;
3. Eshel Avraham/Balotat Ibrahim;
and
4. Maayan Sarah/Ein Sarah.
b. The Palestinian Police will be responsible for the protection
of the above Jewish Holy Sites.
Without derogating from
the above responsibility of the Palestinian Police, visits to
the above Holy Sites by worshippers or other visitors shall
be accompanied by a Joint Mobile Unit, which will ensure
free, unimpeded and secure access to the Holy Sites, as
well as their peaceful use.
7. Normalization of Life in the Old City
a. Both sides reiterate their commitment to maintain normal
life throughout the City of Hebron and to prevent any
provocation or friction that may affect the normal life in
the city.
b. In this context, both sides are committed to take all steps
and measures necessary for the normalization of life in
Hebron, including:
1. The wholesale market - Hasbahe - will be opened as
a retail market in which goods will be sold directly to
consumers from within the existing shops.
2. The movement of vehicles on the Shuhada Road will
be gradually returned, within 4 months, to the same
situation which existed prior to February 1994.
8. The Imara
The Imara will be turned over to the Palestinian side upon the
completion of the redeployment and will become the
headquarters of the Palestinian Police in the City of Hebron.
9. City of Hebron
Both sides reiterate their commitment to the unity of the City of
Hebron, and their understanding that the division of security
responsibility will not divide the city.
In this context, and without
derogating from the security powers and responsibilities of either
side, both sides share the mutual goal that movement of people,
goods and vehicles within and in and out of the city will be
smooth and normal, without obstacles or barriers.
Civil Arrangements Regarding the Redeployment in Hebron
10. Transfer of Civil Powers and Responsibilities
a. The transfer of civil powers and responsibilities that have
yet to be transferred to the Palestinian side in the city of
Hebron (12 spheres) in accordance with Article VII of
Annex I to the Interim Agreement shall be conducted
concurrently with the beginning of the redeployment of
Israeli military forces in Hebron.
b. In Area H-2, the civil powers and responsibilities will be
transferred to the Palestinian side, except for those
relating to Israelis and their property, which shall continue
to be exercised by the Israeli Military Government.
11. Planning, Zoning and Building
a. The two parties are equally committed to preserve and
protect the historic character of the city in a way which
does not harm or change that character in any part of the
city.
b. The Palestinian side has informed the Israeli side that in
exercising its powers and responsibilities, taking into
account the existing municipal regulations, it has
undertaken to implement the following provisions:
1. Proposed construction of buildings above two floors
(6 meters) within 50 meters of the external
boundaries of the locations specified in the list
attached to this Protocol as Appendix 3 (hereinafter
referred to as "the attached list") will be coordinated
through the DCL.
2. Proposed construction of buildings above three floors
(9 meters) between 50 and 100 meters of the
external boundaries of the locations specified in the
attached list will be coordinated through the DCL.
3. Proposed construction of non-residential, noncommercial
buildings within 100 meters of the
external boundaries of the locations specified in the
attached list that are designed for uses that may
adversely affect the environment (such as industrial
factories) or buildings and institutions in which more
that 50 persons are expected to gather together will
be coordinated through the DCL.
4. Proposed construction of buildings above two floors
(6 meters) within 50 meters from each side of the
road specified in the attached list will be coordinated
through the DCL.
5. The necessary enforcement measures will be taken
to ensure compliance on the ground with the
preceding provisions.
6. This Article does not apply to existing buildings or to
new construction or renovation for which fully
approved permits were issued by the Municipality
prior to January 15th, 1997.
12. Infrastructure
a. The Palestinian side shall inform the Israeli side, through
the DCL, 48 hours in advance of any anticipated activity
regarding infrastructure which may disturb the regular flow
of traffic on roads in Area H-2 or which may affect
infrastructure (such as water, sewage, electricity and
communications) serving Area H-2.
b. The Israeli side may request, through the DCL, that the
Municipality carry out works regarding the roads or other
infrastructure required for the well being of the Israelis in
Area H-2.
If the Israeli side offers to cover the costs of
these works, the Palestinian side will ensure that these
works are carried out as a top priority.
c. The above does not prejudice the provisions of the Interim
Agreement regarding the access to infrastructure, facilities
and installations located in the city of Hebron, such as the
electricity grid.
13. Transportation
The Palestinian side shall have the power to determine bus
stops, traffic arrangements and traffic signalization in the city of
Hebron.
Traffic signalization, traffic arrangements and the
location of bus stops in Area H-2 will remain as they are on the
date of the redeployment in Hebron.
Any subsequent change in
these arrangements in Area H-2 will be done in cooperation
between the two sides in the transportation sub-committee.
14. Municipal Inspectors
a. In accordance with paragraph 4.c of Article VII of Annex I
of the Interim Agreement, plainclothes unarmed municipal
inspectors will operate in Area H-2.
The number of these
inspectors shall not exceed 50.
b. The inspectors shall carry official identification cards with a
photograph issued by the Municipality.
c. The Palestinian side may request the assistance of the
Israel Police, through the DCL of Hebron, in order to carry
out its enforcement activities in Area H-2.
15. Location of Offices of the Palestinian Council
The Palestinian side, when operating new offices in Area H-2, will
take into consideration the need to avoid provocation and
friction.
Where establishing such offices might affect public order
or security the two sides will cooperate to find a suitable
solution.
16. Municipal Services
In accordance with paragraph 5 of Article VII of Annex I of the
Interim Agreement, municipal services shall be provided
regularly and continuously to all parts of the city of Hebron, at
the same quality and cost.
The cost shall be determined by the
Palestinian side with respect to work done and materials
consumed, without discrimination.
Miscellaneous
17. Temporary International Presence
There will be a Temporary International Presence in Hebron
(TIPH).
Both sides will agree on the modalities of the TIPH,
including the number of its members and its area of operation.
18. Annex I
Nothing in this Protocol will derogate from the security powers
and responsibilities of either side in accordance with Annex I to
the Interim Agreement.
19. Attached Appendices
The appendices attached to this Protocol shall constitute an
integral part hereof.
Done at Jerusalem, this 17th day of January 1997.
D. Shomrom
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For the Government of
the State of Israel
S. Erakat
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For the PLO
Appendix 1
Hebron Redeployment Map (469 KB)
Appendix 2
(Article 5)
Agreed Adjacent Area
The Agreed Adjacent Area ("AAA") shall include the following:
1. An area defined by a line commencing from AAA Reference Point
(RP) 100, proceeding along old Route No.
35 until RP 101,
continuing by a straight line to RP 102, and from there
connected by a straight line to RP 103.
2. An area defined by a line commencing at RP 104, following a
straight line to RP 105, from there following a line immediately
westward of checkpoints 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 and 13, and
from there connected by a straight line to RP 106.
3. An area defined by a line connecting RPs 107 and 108, passing
immediately northward of checkpoint 15.
Appendix 3
(Article 12)
List of Locations
· The area of Al Haram Al Ibrahimi/the Tomb of the Patriarchs
(including the military and police installations in its vicinity)
· Al Hisba/Abraham Avinu
· Osama School/Beit Romano (including the military location in its
vicinity)
· Al Daboya/Beit Hadasseh
· Jabla Al Rahama/Tel Rumeida
· The Jewish Cemeteries
· Dir Al Arbein/the Tomb of Ruth and Yishai
· Tel Al Jaabra/Givaat Avot Neighborhood (including the police
station in its vicinity)
· The Road connecting Al Haram Al Ibrahimi/the Tomb of the
Patriarchs and Qiryat Arba