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Closure mapping is a work inprogress. Closure data iscollected by OCHA field staffand is subject to change.Maps will be updated regularly.Cartography: OCHA HumanitarianInformation Centre - October 2005Base data:OCHA update August 2005

For comments contact <ochaopt@un.org>Tel. +972 (02) 582-9962 http://www.ochaopt.org

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U N O f f i c e f o r t h e C o o r d i n a t i o n o f H u m a n i t a r i a n A f f a i r s O c t o b e r 2 0 0 5

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Hebron 9 cluster

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In 2000, villagers from Bani Na'im accessed Hebronpassing south of Kyriat Arba settlement.In 2005, access from the South East and the East isprohibited. Palestinians travelling into Hebron musttransit through Halhul, 7 km to the north.

Village PopulationBani Na'im 20348Masafer Bani Na'im 100Birin 178

Total Population: 20626