Private security companies in Israel play an active role in occupying the Palestinian territories and controlling the Palestinian people. The private security companies operate checkpoints and guard settlements in the West Bank and East Jerusalem, as well as prison guards; they carry weapons and are entitled to use force in the performance of their duties. Many military responsibilities have been handed over to private security companies, turning the industry into one of the fastest growing industries in Israel. On the other hand, Private security companies in checkpoints, settlements and prisons in the West Bank and East Jerusalem has involved in clear and unaccountable violations against human rights. They have become increasingly involved in the systematic repression of the Palestinian population.