An-Najah Staff

Abstract The Direct Economic and Social Impacts of the Racist Separation Wall upon the Palestinian Arab people This research endeavors to unravel the direct economic and social impacts of the racist separation wall upon the Palestinian Arab people. The results show that the direct economic and social impacts of the wall encompassed all West Bank governates. But Qalqilia, Salfeet, Jerusalem, Bethlehem, Jenin, Tulkarem, and Ramallah were the most affected areas. The main economic impacts included the loss of arable and, which is the main source of local income, the closure of economic facilities, and the cessation of work in Israel. The aftermath of the separation wall on the agriculture included the loss of arable land and water sources, forfeiture of pastures, and the fallback of the animal sector. The social consequences included the worsening of health and education services, displacement and separation from families and relatives.