... high, the benefit of having their land back, a land they depend on to survive, will be greater. "Death is irreversible, whereas it is always possible to dismantle or move the barrier" (Israel removes section of fence, Para 4). The Israeli Foreign Minister, Silvan Shalom, made the above statement in response to all of the criticism received, by both Israelis and Palestinians, for ... the building of the West Bank barrier. This statement alone sums up the Israelis entire defense for such actions. "Palestinian suicide attacks against Israelis aim to kill and injure as many people as possib...

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... stay in Israel he stated, "Today, through my visit to you, I ask why don't we stretch out our hands with faith and sincerity so that together we might destroy this barrier?" ("Anwar"). He was determined to conceal the disputes between Egypt and Israel. Despite strong opposition from most of the Arab world, this visit initiated a series of diplomatic efforts. His pilgrimage ... ...

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