Answer:
The statement "It is controversial because it places about 9 percent of Palestinian land in Israeli territory" describes the attitudes towards the barrier between Israel and the West Bank.
Option: (B)
Step-by-step explanation:
- The Israel West bank barrier is a wall built by the 'Israeli government' separating its region from the Palestinian occupation.
- The purpose claimed by Israel is to prevent 'infiltration of terrorists' into its region.
- This barrier is controversial because it places about 9 percent of Palestinian land within Israeli territory, by which more than 25,000 Palestinians are cutoff from their main land.
- This move of Israel was condemned by majority of world community including the "United Nations General Assembly".