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Wall-FenceIsrael and Palestine
Is it an apartheid wall as the Palestinians believe ... or a security fence as Israel maintains ... or a new border? is it all of the above? Why is it critical to call it a fence and not a wall?
Saturday, June 18, 2005
Israel to build Gaza sea barrier
BBC NEWS | Middle East | Israel to build Gaza sea barrier: "
Israel is planning to build a sea barrier as an extension of its border with Gaza to prevent attackers from entering the country from the sea.
According to the Jerusalem Post, the structure will stretch 950m (yards) from the beach into the Mediterranean.
Israeli army officials said the measure would compensate for Israel's loss of surveillance once it pulls out of the Gaza Strip later this year.
Palestinian negotiator Saeb Erekat condemned the planned sea barrier.
"I hope the Israeli mentality of barriers will end," he said, in a clear reference to the West Bank barrier, which is still under construction.
"Now they have land barriers and tomorrow sea barriers and the day after sky barriers - and what else?"
Israel says the construction of the West Bank barrier aims to stop suicide bombers, but the barrier often cuts a long way into occupied territory. ...
BBC NEWS | Middle East | Israel to build Gaza sea barrier: "
Israel is planning to build a sea barrier as an extension of its border with Gaza to prevent attackers from entering the country from the sea.
According to the Jerusalem Post, the structure will stretch 950m (yards) from the beach into the Mediterranean.
Israeli army officials said the measure would compensate for Israel's loss of surveillance once it pulls out of the Gaza Strip later this year.
Palestinian negotiator Saeb Erekat condemned the planned sea barrier.
"I hope the Israeli mentality of barriers will end," he said, in a clear reference to the West Bank barrier, which is still under construction.
"Now they have land barriers and tomorrow sea barriers and the day after sky barriers - and what else?"
Israel says the construction of the West Bank barrier aims to stop suicide bombers, but the barrier often cuts a long way into occupied territory. ...
