ABSTRACT
Budrous is a small farming village of approximately 1,600 people, separated from the Green Line (the internationally recognized border between Israel and the West Bank) by about 700 dunams (about 175 acres) of olive groves. Civil resistance commenced in Budrous in November 2003 in response to the construction of the separation barrier, the original route of which would have cut through Budrous’ surrounding farm land, seizing approximately 1,200 dunams (300 acres) and uprooting hundreds of olive trees. In addition, the proposed route of the wall would have encircled Budrous and eight nearby villages, creating a closed enclave, and cutting off the 25,000 area residents from their fields, offices, and schools, as well as relatives and friends.
