Israel claims it is building the wall to prevent and protect its citizens from suicide bombers, an argument that would seem tangible for naïve, innocent outsiders. However, it would paramount task for one to review and analyze the “real” intent for building the “security fence” for Israelis and “wailing wall” for Palestinians. The philosophical viewpoint, I think, behind the contraction of the wall is one subtle in Israelis talks, but clear in its actions: redraw Palestine and Palestinians so as to bring an end to long lasting conflict. In essence, the wall is a geographic element that reduces the Palestinian significance in the region as it fattens Israeli economic, military, and political might in the region.
Israel is building the wall deep in the West Bank. This makes the controversial state annex about 50% of Palestine. A legitimate question, therefore, would be are there not going to be suicide bombers coming in from other parts of Israel? I do not think so! The wall, therefore, is more than piece of landscape to provide security. It is a political action preceded political agenda based on annexation of as much land as possible.
For example, the wall’s political intention is seen as it pushes the Palestinians out of Jerusalem and incorporates the new and illegal Israeli settlement built on the name of “natural growth.”
There is imminent political effort underway to re-draw Jerusalem and bring as much Jewish immigrants as millions to dominate the holy city. I wonder “is bringing in more people prevent suicide bombers to not bomb?” I do not think so!
What then would a realistic approach to stopping this apartheid wall? Approaching the problem from its route cause is essential in convincing the Israelis to halt building: Israel should not and will not annex Palestinian land.
http://www.islamonline.net/English/Multimedia/Library/ArtCulture/2009/04/09.shtml
ok it's Iraq but it's interesting
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Here is a link to a blog put up by Morgan on a different Blog. There are a
number of entries that tie more to your topic than theirs. Enjoy.
16 years ago
In the video I posted on my blog, "Walls are barriers not connectors" Dov (Israeli) is asked by Riz Khan why the wall is going to be placed inside of the West Bank's land. (It cuts off quite a bit of Palestinian land) and Dov explains that its a natural border and that the wall can be moved at any time. Well if the wall is made of concrete pounded into the land many feet below for foundation, then how easy will it be to move this wall. Dov insists that this placement of the wall is not intended to take more Palestinian land. Who is he kidding? The wall may truly prevent from suicide bombers from easily crossing over, but the Berlin wall and Belfast wall are clear examples of how it is still possible for violence and bombings, and that this actually exacerbates the root of the problem.
ReplyDeleteThe security fence and the "Wailing Wall" are two very different things. Rather than the Palestinian perspective on the security fence the Kotel or Western Wall (sometimes called the Wailing Wall) is part of the original temple mount in the old city section of Jerusalem. It is the holiest site in all of Judaism.
ReplyDeleteI recently visited the cite and it was indeed a very powerful experience for me. The friday night shabbat (sabath) service I attended there was the most livley and active I have attended in my life, with much singing and dancing.
My trip to Israel was on of the most rewarding experiences I have had in recent memory. Although I went in early January during the height of security concearns (as Israel invaded the Gaza Strip to stop rocket attacks on its cities)the country was exceedingly beautiful and in the areas I visited very peaceful and tranquil as well. I would recomend that anyone who has an opportunity to see Israel take it.