The number of long-range weapons in their possession also exceeds that allowed under the accord. The PA has submitted for Israeli approval only 18,000 of the 30,000 names of Palestinian policemen currently on active duty. As a result, at least 19 wanted terrorists are known to be serving in the Palestinian security forces or are in the process of joining its ranks. The Palestinian police frequently arrest and interrogate Israelis without notifying Israeli authorities. In 1996, over 100 Israeli citizens were arrested improperly by the Palestinian police.
Any further extensions require the approval of Israel.
This clause is intended to prevent an uncontrolled influx of masses of people. Only after Israel barred the entry of the requisite construction materials to the area did the work stop. This is intended to ensure that the airport meets Israel s security requirements. Under the Oslo 2 Accords, Israel and the Palestinians undertook to resolve their disputes directly and, failing to do so, may resort to other frameworks only via a mutually agreed upon mechanism.