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August 24, 2004
Deputy AG: End to terror could make fence illegal

HAARETZ: Deputy AG: End to terror could make fence illegal

Israel may have to dismantle the West Bank separation fence if the Palestinians "reach a real decision" to stop carrying out terror attacks, Deputy Attorney General Malchiel Balass told Haaretz on Tuesday.

According to Balass, a cessation of attacks is not sufficient grounds to consider dismantling the fence. A significant act would be required on the part of the Palestinians, similar to the Palestine Liberation Organization's 1993 letter to Premier Yitzhak Rabin, since the separation fence was erected in the first place as a temporary security measure, which is also its legal justification.

"If the Palestinians reach a real decision to stop terrorism, a major legal question will arise surrounding the justification for the separation fence's existence, and we may have to dismantle segments of it," Balass said.

Posted by Laurence Simon at August 24, 2004 08:58 PM | TrackBack
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And if I was Dave Navarro I'd be married to Carmen Electra.

Posted by: John Davies [TypeKey Profile Page] at August 24, 2004 11:53 PM


Seems to be a pretty hypothetical statement. I wouldn't read too much into it.

Posted by: DWC [TypeKey Profile Page] at August 25, 2004 08:01 AM

"a cessation of attacks is not sufficient grounds ... [a] significant act would be required ... similar to the Palestine Liberation Organization’s 1993 letter "

The Onion couldn't have said it any better.

"Don't stop blowing us up, just send a note"

Posted by: submandave [TypeKey Profile Page] at August 25, 2004 04:43 PM

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