In light of today’s disgraceful decision by the International Court of Injustice, I have been sent the following message from a group dedicated to helping Israel with its PR.
We deeply regret that the security fence is needed. We know that the fence can cause inconviences. But isn’t saving just one life worth it? Shouldn’t we stop other mothers from losing their children in terrorist attacks? Until the terrorism stops, Israel, like any other country, should not be told by an international court how to protect its own citizens. The security fence is a temporary and nonviolent way to reduce terrorism. It is already saving lives. When the terrorism stops, the fence can be taken down. The route of the fence has been determined by how to stop terrorists from killing innocent people. However, in order to reduce inconveniences to Palestinians, the Israeli Supreme Court has ruled that the fence must in some places be moved to make things easier for the Palestinians. Israel is a democracy committed to rule of law and will indeed follow this court decision.
Palestinian leaders use the security fence as an excuse to terrorize Israel even though they know that Israel has offered to remove the fence when the terrorism stops. Israel is willing to make painful sacrifices for peace. It made peace with Jordan and with Egypt. It gave up the entire Sinai — land larger than the current state of Israel. It has made generous offers time and again to the Palestinians — and got terrorism in return. Prime Minister Sharon is currently closing settlements and preparing to withdraw from Gaza. But when will the Palestinians stop the terrorism and stop indoctrinating their children to become homicide bombers?
Please spread the word.
My message to the ICJ is rather simpler: Go F’ yourself.*
* And sorry to those of you offended by the “F” word, but I can’t think of any other way to say it.
