Friday, February 18, 2005

Why 'separationism' won't work

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The conclusions are inescapable: If Israel proceeds with construction of the Jerusalem security envelope, it will undermine attempts to consolidate a cease-fire, entangle the country in the international arena, and most important, it will likely deliver less rather than more security to the Israeli public. Freezing construction of the Jerusalem security envelope should soon be on the negotiating table. In lieu of an effective cease-fire, Israel should offer to suspend construction of the wall in Jerusalem and its environs. This would offer the Israeli public the prospect of more security than can ever be provided by a highly problematic physical barrier in and around Jerusalem.

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