2. Jewish Holy Sites
   
   
1. The following provisions will apply with respect to the security arrangements in Jewish holy sites in Area A which are listed in Appendix 4 to this Annex:
   
   
1. While the protection of these sites, as well as of persons visiting Them, will be under the responsibility of the Palestinian Police, a JMU shall function in the vicinity of, and on the access routes to, each such site, as directed by the relevant DCO.
   
   
2. The functions of each such JMU shall be as follows:
   
   
1. to ensure free, unimpeded and secure access to the relevant Jewish holy site; and
   
   
2. to ensure the peaceful use of such site, to prevent any potential instances of disorder and to respond to any incident.
   
   
3. Given the Jewish religious nature of such sites, Israeli  plainclothes guards may be present inside such sites.
   
   
2. The present situation and the existing religious practices shall be preserved.
   
   

3. Clarifications Concerning the Jericho Area
   
   With regard to the definition of the Jericho Area, as delineated on attached map No.1, it is hereby clarified that Route No.90 crossing Auja from South to North and the East - West road connecting Route No.90 with Yitav, and their adjacent sides, shall remain under Israeli authority. For the purpose of this Article, the width of each such road and its adjacent sides, as shown on attached map No.1, shall extend at least 12 meters on each side measured from its center.
   

3. Areas B and C

1. There will be a complete redeployment of Israeli military forces from Area B. Israel will transfer to the Council and the Council will assume responsibility for public order for Palestinians. Israel shall have the overriding responsibility for security for the purpose of protecting Israelis and confronting the threat of terrorism.
   
   
2. In Area B the Palestinian Police shall assume the responsibility for public order for Palestinians and shall be deployed in order to accommodate the Palestinian needs and requirements in the following manner:
   
   
1. The Palestinian Police shall establish 25 police stations and posts in towns, villages, and other places listed in Appendix 3 to this Annex and as delineated on map No.3. The West Bank RSC may agree on the establishment of additional police stations and posts, if required.
   
   
2. The Palestinian Police shall be responsible for handling public order

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