Work site for construction of the wall near Abu Dis. This is the so-called "envelope of Jerusalem". The Palestinians, as well as many foreign observers, accuse the Sharon government of trying to impose future boundaries by a fait accompli, by expulsing Palestinians from their lands and making life in these areas impossible.

The systematic up-rooting of trees, the destruction of agricultural lands and the confiscation of water sources as well as the separation of families is having a devastating effect on Palestinian economy and their way of life.