The Oslo Accords divided the West Bank into four areas.
The agreement gave the Paestinian Authority full civilian and security control
over "Area A", meaning that the PA controls both the day-to-day
civil administration and the police in these enclaves. However, Israeli security
forces continue to control the borders of Area A territories, making economic
activity and travel between the territories virtually impossible. The PA has
civilian control over Area B but the Israeli government administers security.
In Area C , the Israeli government has full control over the Palestinian population,
controlling both administration and police. The Israeli settlements function
as colonies within Palestinian territory; they are guarded by heavily armed
soldiers and Palestinians are expressly forbidden from entering them.
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