Israel's Unilateral Steps: Sharon Warns of Border Creation

In summary, Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon has warned that Israel will take unilateral steps to establish a makeshift border and relocate Jewish settlements if Palestinians do not make moves towards peace within a few months. This includes speeding up construction of a security fence in the West Bank to create a more easily defensible border. This conversation is about the ongoing conflict between Israel and Palestine and the potential consequences of not reaching a peaceful resolution.
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Sharon Warns Israel May Create New Border

By DAN PERRY, Associated Press Writer

Prime Minister Ariel Sharon said Thursday that Israel will take unilateral steps to establish a makeshift border, including relocating Jewish settlements, if Palestinians do not make moves toward peace within a few months.

Sharon said Israel would speed up construction of a controversial security fence that cuts deep into the West Bank and use it to make a more easily defensible border with the Palestinians.

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I'm confused -- is this about China invading Florida, or Israel?
 
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I think this is a pro-Palestinian post making some unbelievably vauge analogy between the hypothetical invasion of the US by China and the invasion of Palestine by Israel. Let us not forget that there has not been a continuous conflict between the US and China since the beginning of time as in the latter case.
 
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You're right, it's an analogy.

In the Palestine case, if you look at nations the creation of Israel was legal if not fair. There was no Palestinean Arab nation in being when Israel was created by the victorious powers of WWII. The powers proposed to create one, partition Palestine between that nation and Israel, and everything would be humky-dory. Only thing was, nobody cleared it with the local Arabs. They had been living in the area since time out of mind, and they didn't favor being uprooted and resettled somewhere else, somewhere where their predominantly agricultural practices would be at a disadvantage. So the Palestine didn't come to be and Israel did, to the sorrow of everyone concerned.
 

1. What are Israel's unilateral steps?

Israel's unilateral steps refer to actions taken by the country without consulting or seeking approval from other parties. In this case, it specifically refers to the creation of new borders without negotiation with the Palestinian Authority or other neighboring countries.

2. Why is Sharon warning about the creation of new borders?

Sharon is warning about the creation of new borders because it could potentially lead to increased tensions and conflict, as it would be seen as a violation of international law and could be seen as an attempt to unilaterally dictate the terms of a peace agreement with the Palestinians.

3. What is the significance of these border creations?

The creation of new borders would have significant implications for both Israel and the Palestinian Authority. It could potentially alter the current borders and impact the distribution of land and resources, as well as potentially impact the rights and autonomy of Palestinian communities living near these new borders.

4. How could this affect the peace process in the region?

The creation of new borders without consultation and negotiation could hinder the peace process and potentially lead to further tensions and conflict. It could also damage trust between the two parties and make it more difficult to reach a mutually beneficial agreement in the future.

5. What can be done to prevent these unilateral steps?

To prevent these unilateral steps, it is important for both Israel and the Palestinian Authority to engage in open and honest communication and negotiate a mutually agreeable solution. It is also important for the international community to play a role in facilitating these negotiations and ensuring that any border changes are done in accordance with international law and in a peaceful manner.

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