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Land, Settlements, Occupation, Apartheid ?Israel and Palestine
The division of land has been fundamental to the Israeli-Palstinian conflict ever since Zionism started and the Jewish population was 10% or less. What really happens with the land?
Friday, August 29, 2003
The army must stop the olive thieves
Ha'aretz - Article: " By Ze'ev Schiff
It would be a mistake to regard the settlers' robberies of Palestinian villagers' olive harvests as merely another serious crime. This collective theft signifies a change in the current military conflict between Israel and the Palestinians and is a revolution in the history of the settlements in general. For the first time in the current conflict, Israelis are stealing and confiscating Palestinian food. Even if they won't admit it, it can be seen as laying the groundwork for Transfer, not by the state but by a group of settlers"
Ha'aretz - Article: " By Ze'ev Schiff
It would be a mistake to regard the settlers' robberies of Palestinian villagers' olive harvests as merely another serious crime. This collective theft signifies a change in the current military conflict between Israel and the Palestinians and is a revolution in the history of the settlements in general. For the first time in the current conflict, Israelis are stealing and confiscating Palestinian food. Even if they won't admit it, it can be seen as laying the groundwork for Transfer, not by the state but by a group of settlers"
Settlement enterprise fuels creeping Jewish fascism
Ha'aretz - Article Thursday, October 24, 2002 : "The hidden threat of the outposts | By Gideon Samet
The entire settlement enterprise began 35 years ago with an incident similar to this week's - an illegal settlement, which the government then retroactively legalized at the urging of several misguided intellectuals. The battle over Havat Gilad is reminiscent of that beginning, which has since, together with Palestinian terror, pushed the state into a political and spiritual blind alley. Ten years after 1967, there were still only 31 settlements with 4,400 inhabitants. Now there are more than 120 'legal' settlements with almost 50 times as many settlers. There are also some 90 illegal outposts containing 700 to 1,000 zealots obsessed with rocks. The battle against the removal of these outposts has become one of the most dangerous of all the settlement tactics. The threat they constitute is far greater than one weekend's rioting.
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Even if the settlement enterprise were not a huge barrier to any agreement, the behavior that fuels it constitutes a national threat because of its creeping Jewish fascism, which is still hidden from the eyes of most Israelis. The extremist, fundamentalist settler right - for all the innocence of some of its activists - has rapidly become a threat from within no less frightening that the terror from without. That is the reason it must be fought uncompromisingly"
Ha'aretz - Article Thursday, October 24, 2002 : "The hidden threat of the outposts | By Gideon Samet
The entire settlement enterprise began 35 years ago with an incident similar to this week's - an illegal settlement, which the government then retroactively legalized at the urging of several misguided intellectuals. The battle over Havat Gilad is reminiscent of that beginning, which has since, together with Palestinian terror, pushed the state into a political and spiritual blind alley. Ten years after 1967, there were still only 31 settlements with 4,400 inhabitants. Now there are more than 120 'legal' settlements with almost 50 times as many settlers. There are also some 90 illegal outposts containing 700 to 1,000 zealots obsessed with rocks. The battle against the removal of these outposts has become one of the most dangerous of all the settlement tactics. The threat they constitute is far greater than one weekend's rioting.
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Even if the settlement enterprise were not a huge barrier to any agreement, the behavior that fuels it constitutes a national threat because of its creeping Jewish fascism, which is still hidden from the eyes of most Israelis. The extremist, fundamentalist settler right - for all the innocence of some of its activists - has rapidly become a threat from within no less frightening that the terror from without. That is the reason it must be fought uncompromisingly"
Israel Blows Up Suspects' Homes [while settler leaders celebrated ... new settlement ... Ed.]
Excite News: "Israel Blows Up Suspects' Homes [while settler leaders celebrated ... new settlement ... Ed.] | Sep 25, 7:47 AM (ET) | By YOAV APPEL
JERUSALEM (AP) - Israeli troops demolished three homes of Palestinian terror suspects in the West Bank on Wednesday, the establishment of what they termed a new Jewish settlement near the Palestinian city of Nablus."
Excite News: "Israel Blows Up Suspects' Homes [while settler leaders celebrated ... new settlement ... Ed.] | Sep 25, 7:47 AM (ET) | By YOAV APPEL
JERUSALEM (AP) - Israeli troops demolished three homes of Palestinian terror suspects in the West Bank on Wednesday, the establishment of what they termed a new Jewish settlement near the Palestinian city of Nablus."
Report calls on Sharon to enforce the law on Jewish settlers in Hebron
Ha'aretz - Article Sunday, August 11, 2002: "PM urged to enforce law on Hebron settlers | By Amos Harel
A report compiled recently by security officials and presented to Prime Minister Ariel Sharon and Defense Minister Benjamin Ben-Eliezer calls on the two to act immediately to enforce the law on Jewish settlers in Hebron. The report's authors claim that the settlers are acting freely to 'establish facts on the ground' in Hebron, without Israeli authorities acting decisively to stop them.
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First, settler leaders "mark out" targets to be seized. Next, young Jewish activists use violence to remove Palestinian homeowners from their properties. Jewish youths then break into the Palestinian homes; though they might originally be removed by the IDF and policemen on the scene, the young people return to the homes, remove property owned by Palestinians and prepare them to be taken over by settlers.
One Israeli security source contends that "an ongoing procedure of evicting Palestinians" is afoot in Hebron. Its aim is to "enlarge the Jewish territory," the source says. "
Ha'aretz - Article Sunday, August 11, 2002: "PM urged to enforce law on Hebron settlers | By Amos Harel
A report compiled recently by security officials and presented to Prime Minister Ariel Sharon and Defense Minister Benjamin Ben-Eliezer calls on the two to act immediately to enforce the law on Jewish settlers in Hebron. The report's authors claim that the settlers are acting freely to 'establish facts on the ground' in Hebron, without Israeli authorities acting decisively to stop them.
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First, settler leaders "mark out" targets to be seized. Next, young Jewish activists use violence to remove Palestinian homeowners from their properties. Jewish youths then break into the Palestinian homes; though they might originally be removed by the IDF and policemen on the scene, the young people return to the homes, remove property owned by Palestinians and prepare them to be taken over by settlers.
One Israeli security source contends that "an ongoing procedure of evicting Palestinians" is afoot in Hebron. Its aim is to "enlarge the Jewish territory," the source says. "
During the French Mandate, Shaba was Lebanese [not Israeli]
Ha'aretz - Article 04 July 02, by Akiva Eldar: "During the French Mandate, Shaba was Lebanese | By Akiva Eldar
The dispute over the Shaba Farms, the narrow 14 kilometer-long, and 2 kilometer-wide strip near Mount Dov is a microcosm of the Israeli-Arab dispute. That's what sent Dr. Asher Kaufman from the Truman Institute at the Hebrew University all the way to the archives and Cartographic Institute in Paris, where he found documents that buttress Lebanon's claims to the land.
'Many Israelis view this conflict as yet another indication that the Arab world has no intention to reconcile with Israel's existence in the region,' .... 'From the Arab side,' says Kaufman, 'it is seen as yet further proof of Israel's expansionist nature. ... Many truly believe that Israel still occupies this area in order to exploit the region's abundant water resources ...
Ha'aretz - Article 04 July 02, by Akiva Eldar: "During the French Mandate, Shaba was Lebanese | By Akiva Eldar
The dispute over the Shaba Farms, the narrow 14 kilometer-long, and 2 kilometer-wide strip near Mount Dov is a microcosm of the Israeli-Arab dispute. That's what sent Dr. Asher Kaufman from the Truman Institute at the Hebrew University all the way to the archives and Cartographic Institute in Paris, where he found documents that buttress Lebanon's claims to the land.
'Many Israelis view this conflict as yet another indication that the Arab world has no intention to reconcile with Israel's existence in the region,' .... 'From the Arab side,' says Kaufman, 'it is seen as yet further proof of Israel's expansionist nature. ... Many truly believe that Israel still occupies this area in order to exploit the region's abundant water resources ...
Dismantle the outposts immediately
Ha'aretz - Article: "Dismantle the outposts immediately Thursday, June 27, 2002
U.S. President George W. Bush's speech placed much of the onus on the Palestinians for ending the cycle of violence, with a personal focus on the Palestinian Authority's chairman, Yasser Arafat. But he also expects Israel to do its part to remove the obstacles on the way to ending the violence, both in the political sphere and with regard to the welfare of the Palestinian population. Israel, therefore, cannot consider Bush's speech as support for an extended stay in the West Bank and Gaza. "
This is a poor excuse, similar to the excuses Israel refuses to accept from Arafat when he does not use his authority against the terrorists. If Ben-Eliezer is deterred from fulfilling expectations placed on him as chairman of the Labor Party and, as a representative of the party, holder of the defense portfolio, then he has a simple choice - either resign or join the Likud.
Ha'aretz - Article: "Dismantle the outposts immediately Thursday, June 27, 2002
U.S. President George W. Bush's speech placed much of the onus on the Palestinians for ending the cycle of violence, with a personal focus on the Palestinian Authority's chairman, Yasser Arafat. But he also expects Israel to do its part to remove the obstacles on the way to ending the violence, both in the political sphere and with regard to the welfare of the Palestinian population. Israel, therefore, cannot consider Bush's speech as support for an extended stay in the West Bank and Gaza. "
This is a poor excuse, similar to the excuses Israel refuses to accept from Arafat when he does not use his authority against the terrorists. If Ben-Eliezer is deterred from fulfilling expectations placed on him as chairman of the Labor Party and, as a representative of the party, holder of the defense portfolio, then he has a simple choice - either resign or join the Likud.
Thursday, August 28, 2003
Whay are settlers determined to stay?
The Observer | Special reports | They come here to live... and, if God wills it, to die: " Sunday June 23, 2002
Jewish settlers have borne the brunt of recent terror attacks. Yet still they cling on to occupied Palestinian land, blocking moves towards peace. Peter Beaumont finds out why they are so determined to stay
The Observer | Special reports | They come here to live... and, if God wills it, to die: " Sunday June 23, 2002
Jewish settlers have borne the brunt of recent terror attacks. Yet still they cling on to occupied Palestinian land, blocking moves towards peace. Peter Beaumont finds out why they are so determined to stay
Mr Sharon has overseen 34 new outposts during his 15 months in power
Guardian Unlimited | Special reports | One-sided offer that will change nothing | Suzanne Goldenberg in Jerusalem | Tuesday June 25, 2002 | The Guardian
Guardian Unlimited | Special reports | One-sided offer that will change nothing | Suzanne Goldenberg in Jerusalem | Tuesday June 25, 2002 | The Guardian
Settler movement launched a mission to house 1,000 additional families in West Bank
Ha'aretz - Article: "Background / Ariel Sharon's slumbering bear begins to stir | By Bradley Burston, Ha'aretz Correspondent
Just when - and where - Ariel Sharon least needed it, the settler movement launched a mission to house 1,000 additional families in internationally controversial West Bank enclaves, risking U.S. ire by planting the flag of new settlement expansion"
Ha'aretz - Article: "Background / Ariel Sharon's slumbering bear begins to stir | By Bradley Burston, Ha'aretz Correspondent
Just when - and where - Ariel Sharon least needed it, the settler movement launched a mission to house 1,000 additional families in internationally controversial West Bank enclaves, risking U.S. ire by planting the flag of new settlement expansion"
What is the Israeli Occupation?
American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee: The Israeli Occupation Of Palestinian Land Is The Foremost Obstacle To Peace.: "ADC Factsheet
June 1967: The Israeli military invaded the West Bank, Gaza and East Jerusalem. These areas of historic Palestine under military control are the 'occupied territories,' which are systematically being incorporated into the state of Israel. These illegal policies are in violation of Palestinian national and human rights, as recognized in international law, UN resolutions and the Geneva Conventions.
Jerusalem: Israel annexed about 10% of the West Bank and incorporated it into Jerusalem, surrounding the city with massive settlements for Israelis.
Land: Israel has seized a majority of the land as military bases, settlements, security areas, 'land reserves,' by-pass roads linking settlements with Israel, and other areas forbidden to Palestinians. Palestinians are confined to small fragmented areas resembling bantustans in an Israeli version of Apartheid.
Settlements: Israel has built over 200 settlements in the territories. Over 400,000 Israelis have moved onto Palestinian land. Many of the settlers are armed and aggressive extremists.
Home demolitions: Over 7000 Palestinian homes have been destroyed, leaving 30,000 people homeless.
Refugees: In 1948, the Israelis drove 700,000 Palestinians from their homes into exile through massacres and military force. Today, 5 million Palestinian refugees live in exile, many still in refugee camps, living in desperate conditions."
American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee: The Israeli Occupation Of Palestinian Land Is The Foremost Obstacle To Peace.: "ADC Factsheet
June 1967: The Israeli military invaded the West Bank, Gaza and East Jerusalem. These areas of historic Palestine under military control are the 'occupied territories,' which are systematically being incorporated into the state of Israel. These illegal policies are in violation of Palestinian national and human rights, as recognized in international law, UN resolutions and the Geneva Conventions.
Jerusalem: Israel annexed about 10% of the West Bank and incorporated it into Jerusalem, surrounding the city with massive settlements for Israelis.
Land: Israel has seized a majority of the land as military bases, settlements, security areas, 'land reserves,' by-pass roads linking settlements with Israel, and other areas forbidden to Palestinians. Palestinians are confined to small fragmented areas resembling bantustans in an Israeli version of Apartheid.
Settlements: Israel has built over 200 settlements in the territories. Over 400,000 Israelis have moved onto Palestinian land. Many of the settlers are armed and aggressive extremists.
Home demolitions: Over 7000 Palestinian homes have been destroyed, leaving 30,000 people homeless.
Refugees: In 1948, the Israelis drove 700,000 Palestinians from their homes into exile through massacres and military force. Today, 5 million Palestinian refugees live in exile, many still in refugee camps, living in desperate conditions."
Sharon plans to annex half the West Bank, says coalition ally
Telegraph | News | Sharon plans to annex half the West Bank, says coalition ally: "Sharon plans to annex half the West Bank, says coalition ally | By Inigo Gilmore in Jerusalem and David Wastell in Washington | (Filed: 21/04/2002)
THE Israeli prime minister Ariel Sharon wants to annex up to half of the West Bank under an unpublished plan for the Palestinian territories that he is drawing up with close advisers, a senior minister in his government has told The Telegraph.
The remarks by Ephraim Sneh, the transport minister, were a strong indication that Mr Sharon wants to see the creation of a divided and weakened Palestinian entity with far less land than envisaged under previous peace plans."
Telegraph | News | Sharon plans to annex half the West Bank, says coalition ally: "Sharon plans to annex half the West Bank, says coalition ally | By Inigo Gilmore in Jerusalem and David Wastell in Washington | (Filed: 21/04/2002)
THE Israeli prime minister Ariel Sharon wants to annex up to half of the West Bank under an unpublished plan for the Palestinian territories that he is drawing up with close advisers, a senior minister in his government has told The Telegraph.
The remarks by Ephraim Sneh, the transport minister, were a strong indication that Mr Sharon wants to see the creation of a divided and weakened Palestinian entity with far less land than envisaged under previous peace plans."
Road map is a threat to settlements and we will not give up this land
Telegraph | News | Road to Middle East peace is lined by (Filed: 10/05/2003): "We made a point to march here,' said the event's main organiser, Daniella Weiss, who is mayor of another Jewish settlement west of the Palestinian city of Nablus. 'We know there is a threat to the settlements because of the road map and we wanted to express the fact that we will not give up this land.' "
Telegraph | News | Road to Middle East peace is lined by (Filed: 10/05/2003): "We made a point to march here,' said the event's main organiser, Daniella Weiss, who is mayor of another Jewish settlement west of the Palestinian city of Nablus. 'We know there is a threat to the settlements because of the road map and we wanted to express the fact that we will not give up this land.' "
Wednesday, August 27, 2003
Cohen: Israel unmistakably squats on land that was once Palestinian - never mind its international right to do so.
Daily Herald Posted 8/22/03 : "Israel is in a different position. It unmistakably squats on land that was once Palestinian - never mind its international right to do so. That grievance, particularly when it comes to the West Bank, is not likely to be mollified by turning on lights or giving everyone a food blender. The Palestinian grievance is real and ongoing, exacerbated by Israel's encroachment on West Bank territory."
Daily Herald Posted 8/22/03 : "Israel is in a different position. It unmistakably squats on land that was once Palestinian - never mind its international right to do so. That grievance, particularly when it comes to the West Bank, is not likely to be mollified by turning on lights or giving everyone a food blender. The Palestinian grievance is real and ongoing, exacerbated by Israel's encroachment on West Bank territory."
You can drive along the West bank and never see an Arab
Ha'aretz - Article Thursday, January 23, 2003 Amira Hass
"A person could travel the length and breadth of the West Bank without ever knowing - not only the names of the villages and cities whose lands were confiscated in order to build the Jewish settlements and neighborhoods, but even the fact that they exist. "
Ha'aretz - Article Thursday, January 23, 2003 Amira Hass
"A person could travel the length and breadth of the West Bank without ever knowing - not only the names of the villages and cities whose lands were confiscated in order to build the Jewish settlements and neighborhoods, but even the fact that they exist. "
Bare West Bank hilltop 12 years ago: now massive Jewish settlement
FOXNews.com Tuesday, May 07, 2002: "On what was a bare West Bank hilltop a dozen years ago, construction workers hammer out the walls of yet more new houses in this now massive Jewish settlement"
FOXNews.com Tuesday, May 07, 2002: "On what was a bare West Bank hilltop a dozen years ago, construction workers hammer out the walls of yet more new houses in this now massive Jewish settlement"
