Ghost town in the West Bank

The barrier was erected in the middle of the neighbourhood two years ago, cutting off families from each other Photograph: Gali Tibbon/Freelancer

As the barrier crept down the high street in Al-Ram, it separated children from schools Photograph: Gali Tibbon/Freelancer

Many residents travel through a gap in the barrier to work, but Israel only needs to insert two more concrete blocks to seal it shut Photograph: Gali Tibbon/Freelancer

Playgrounds and parks are scarce and ill-maintained and schools are run down Photograph: Gali Tibbon/Freelancer

The barrier is the physical manifestation of the division between the two communities Photograph: Gali Tibbon/Freelancer