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12/05/2005:

"Israel may turn fence into border"

sraeli Justice Minister Tzipi Livni has said that the West Bank separation barrier that Israel is constructing will be a future border with the Palestinians.


The Haaretz newspaper on Thursday quoted Livni as saying at a recent conference that "one does not have to be a genius to see that the fence will have implications for the future border."

"This is not the reason for its establishment, but it could have political implications."

Israel has in the past contended in court that the barrier is only meant to provide security by preventing suicide bombers from entering the country. But Livni's comments reflected a belief that the fences, walls and razor wire have political implications, as the Palestinians contend.

The barrier dips into the West Bank at several points - placing 8 % of the territory on the Israeli side to encompass Jewish settlements. Palestinians say the obstacles are intended as a land grab. They prevent tens of thousands of Palestinians from reaching their jobs, schools and farmland.
aljazeera.net

The on-the-ground reality of Israel's moral bankruptcy in its genocidal policies towards the Palestinians remains as clear as ever