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Construction of the concrete wall in Abu Dis, East Jerusalem. © AI
Amnesty International believes that the construction by Israel of the fence/wall inside the Occupied Territories violates international law and is contributing to grave human rights violations.
Amnesty International believes that the construction by Israel of the fence/wall inside the Occupied Territories violates international law and is contributing to grave human rights violations.
According to the Israeli authorities the fence/wall is "a defensive measure, designed to block the passage of terrorists, weapons and explosives into the State of Israel...."
Originally posted by Malichai
Maybe a big wall is what they need. The problem is where its being built.
Israel should build the wall around themselves on their own land, not around the Palestinians on their land.
Israel’s construction of the antiterrorist security fence was undertaken due to the Palestinian Authority’s failure to fight terrorism. The fence is a defensive, temporary, and passive measure against terrorism: in those areas where the fence has already been completed, terrorism has dropped dramatically.
About 97% of the fence consists of a chain-link early warning system against terrorist infiltrations: less than 3% of the fence consists of a concrete barrier. In keeping with the rulings of Israel’s Supreme Court, in order to avoid causing unnecessary hardship to Palestinian civilians while defending the lives of Israeli civilians, Jew and Arab alike, Israel’s government decided on February 20, 2005 on the current planned route of the fence.
news.bbc.co.uk...
In June 2004 the Court ruled that a 30-km section of barrier northwest of Jerusalem imposed undue hardship on Palestinians and must be rerouted.
The Supreme Court specifically said Israel had to limit Palestinian suffering, even if that meant accepting some restrictions on its ability to defend itself. It accepted that security was the reason for building the barrier.
A second ruling in September 2005 ordered reconsideration of the route around Alfei Menashe, south of Qalqilya, where several Palestinian villages have been left stranded on the western, "Israeli" side of the fence.
The Anti-Terrorist Fence
- In Samaria (northern West Bank):
- Between April and December 2002 (before construction of the fence), 17 suicide attacks were committed within Israel by terrorists who infiltrated from Samaria."
- Yet in all of 2003 (after the construction of the Samaria section of the fence) there were only 5 attacks by terrorists infiltrating from Samaria."
- By contrast, in Judea (which has no fence):
- Between April and December 2002, there were 10 suicide attacks committed by terrorists infiltrating from Judea."
- In 2003, there were 11 attacks by suicide terrorists infiltrating from Judea."
The Anti-Terrorist Fence
Land:
In building the fence, preference is given to using public land. When there is no other choice, the fence is built on private land. Even in these cases, every effort is made to avoid building on cultivated land. The private land is not expropriated from its owners, yet remains the property of the original owners, who are eligible to receive one-time compensation for its seizure, as well as annual payment for its use.
Appeal procedure against land seizure:
Upon issuance of an order regarding the seizure of land, any person affected by the fence route may submit objections. These objections are then considered, and when changes can be made without negatively impacting upon operational considerations, such changes are incorporated into the planning.
In those cases in which the objections are not accepted, compromise solutions are sought. In many cases, Israeli planners amended the route of the fence, or other aspects of the project, following discussions held with local Palestinians. If, after negotiations, the sides still cannot find a solution, the property owner may petition Israel’s High Court of Justice.
Agricultural Gates / School Passages:
Along the route of the fence, about 40 gates have been constructed, meant to ease access for farmers to their fields, and facilitate passage for students to their schools.
Originally posted by MsPalestinian08
[edit on 12-3-2006 by MsPalestinian08]
[edit on 12-3-2006 by Thomas Crowne]
Originally posted by Thomas Crowne
I do feel sorry for the Palestinians. They have been used as pawns for political leverage for decades. They have been taught that hatred is pure and good, that murder is righteous and that suicide is honorable. They have not been given a chance to live as hopeful and free human beings. Those who have perpetuated this sick situation is not Israel, however. No, while Israel has furnished electricity and water, their "brothers" have furnished weapons and explosives belts. It is sad that this is the case, and it is sad that Israel is forced to protect her children in such a manner. What is just as sad is that the Jihadists refuse to renounce violence and give the children of both sides a chance.
As I have been reminded, these people were created in God's image, too.
Originally posted by Mandalorianwarrior
If I was a parent I would teach my children how stupid it is to throw a stone at a tank. It goes to show the mentality of so many in the region. Maybe it would help if you did a study on how Gandhi resolved issues.
MsPalestine, since you suggest your people build a fence then why don't you do so??? The Jews have done far more for the progress of their people and the land in this region than any other group. Build your wall if you're so inclined. I'm sure you wont because then your suicide bombers would have one more object to get around on their way to meet Alah.
You should not be so quick to call others ignorant when they continue to make you look like a fool in every debate I've seen on here. I do not think this should be such a debate. I have no reason for wanting one side or the other to be proven right or wrong. I have watched, read, learned and checked out debates on here and it's a clear cut case of the Palestinians being used as pawns. This makes it very much their fault as well. They could stop allowing themselves to be used as such. Since they do not they are guilty.
I know you may not be for terrorism, but if you agree with how the Palestinians are handling (also how they have handled in past) the situation you might as well be. It would be a shame to watch a people be trampled for a while in order to gain freedom but they would gain this freedom if this took place.
WAKE UP PEOPLE, it's obvious for anyone with eyes!
[edit on 12-3-2006 by Mandalorianwarrior]