Which border does Israel not control? They control the border with Israel, they either control the border with Egypt or essentially control it through their agreements with Egypt, they control the border with the Sea. Several Palestinians were denied fellowships in the United States because Israel prevented them from leaving. American citizens of Palestinian descent are prevented from moving freely in Israel/Palestine by virtue of their blood.
I don't know what Israel wants in order to lift the blockade. I don't know if they even know. It's certainly more than is easily given. If their condition is that all violence be stopped, that's unreasonable and constitutes collective punishment. The Palestinian people have reasonable grievances with Israel whether you want to admit it or not.
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Date: 2009-10-24 04:16 am (UTC)I don't know what Israel wants in order to lift the blockade. I don't know if they even know. It's certainly more than is easily given. If their condition is that all violence be stopped, that's unreasonable and constitutes collective punishment. The Palestinian people have reasonable grievances with Israel whether you want to admit it or not.