Abstract

Objective: The aim of this research is to study the political-legal consequences of building a wall in disputed territories.
Method: To achieve the research goal, an explanatory-analytical method was used.
Results: In the era of globalization, some national borders have become increasingly permeable. But there are an increasing number of countries that try to separate themselves from their neighbors with amazing artificial barriers that may remind of the Great Wall of China or medieval castles. Although the purpose of all these walls is not to surround the population, their mere presence causes restrictions on some rights. In fact, the restrictions imposed on the freedom of movement inevitably lead to the increase of restrictions on other fundamental rights, especially the rights related to natural resources. For example, the construction of the wall in the Gaza Strip and the West Bank has largely contributed to the unfortunate impoverishment of the Palestinian population that is "behind" the walls.
Conclusion: The research findings show that from a legal perspective, the most important consequence of building a wall is the violation of individual and collective rights of individuals and the reduction of their access to resources in the walled areas. The restrictions imposed by the Israeli regime have reduced the ability of Palestinian populations to survive. Among the most important political consequences of the construction of the wall in the occupied Palestinian territories are the policy of spatial blockade, demolition of homes, administrative detentions, and the establishment of numerous checkpoints, segregation, and continuous changes in the method of granting work permits.