Posted on 12-7-2004

Israel's Wall Against The World
9.07.2004

The World Court will rule today that Israel's West Bank barrier
contravenes international law and must be dismantled because the barrier
infringes Palestinian rights. "The construction of such a wall accordingly
constitutes breaches by Israel of its various obligations under the
applicable international humanitarian law and human rights instruments,".

14 out of the 15 judges voted in favour of the ruling, with only American
Thomas Buerghenthal dissenting. Shi Jiuyong of China, the court's head
judge, will start reading the ruling at 0100 NZT.

Israel has said it will not accept what is expected to be among the most
watched rulings in the 58 years of the World Court, based in The Hague.
The Jewish state says the network of fences, ditches and walls has already
improved security, but Palestinians call it a land grab.

Israel will of course ignore the World Court and any other court of
opinion perceived as contary to the interests of the Israeli ruling elite.
Israel will continue to enjoy the luxury of ignoring world opinion as long
as it continues to enjoy full monetary, political and military support
from the USA.