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A section of the Jerusalem envelope potrion of the seperation fence. (Alex Levac) Last update - 06:09 05/03/2008 Police say security fence has reduced crime in Jerusalem By Jonathan Lis, Haaretz Correspondent Tags: israel, security barrier  The security fence surrounding Jerusalem has completely eliminated terrorist attacks in the city, and has also decreased ordinary criminal activity, according to Major General Aharon Franko, commander of the Jerusalem District Police. "All the terrorists' efforts to carry out attacks in Jerusalem were countered at the fence," Franko said Tuesday. Six pipe bombs were placed near Rachel's Tomb, just outside the capital, in 2007, and there were four shooting incidents against guard posts along the city's outer perimeter. Advertisement Franko said the fence, which is still only half built, also resulted in a drop in criminal activity in the city, because fewer Palestinians from the territories can still enter Jerusalem. However, the city experienced a significant increase in the number of break-ins in 2007. Related articles: Trash, crime and roadblocks abound outside J'lem 'envelope' MK among 10 hurt at anti-fence protest The good, the bad and the ugly fence Separation fence to include wide area east of Jerusalem Bookmark to del.icio.us   UN hushes Human Rights Council observes moment of silence for Gaza 'martyrs.' Hitler's sign Document shows that British spies hired a flamboyant astrologer in World War II.   1.   Shows the `apartheid` argument is a lie 12:06  |  Joe Sittizen 05/03/08   2.   THE BIGGEST CRIME IS THE STEALING OF LAND 12:08  |  TripleJump 05/03/08   3.   The real crime is being commited by Mayor Uri Lupolianski 12:10  |  SJ 05/03/08

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