Secret memo shows Israel knew Settlements were illegal


	Secret memo shows Israel knew Settlements were illegal

ratilfar

7-6-2008 4:52 PM

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israel, palestine, justice, law, legal, illegal

ratilfar says:

The argument that the settlements are illegal, stated in successive UN resolutions, and by the International Court of Justice advisory opinion condemning the separation barrier in 2004, is reinforced by such an authoritative source. It strengthens the political case in any "final status" negotiations on borders with the Palestinians for genuinely equitable land swaps of Israeli territory to a future Palestinian state if Israel is to retain settlement blocks.

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7-6-2008 6:36 PM

righthand

Great find.

7-6-2008 7:04 PM

ratilfar

Hat Tip to Pro. Cole@ juancole.com

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