The disengagement plan
So the Knesset approved Sharon's disengagement plan today. This is big news, especially around here, and I'm learning a heck of a lot about Israeli politics because of it.
I've read that a majority of Israelis see Gaza as a liability and favor getting rid of it, but there are a lot of people that are seriously upset about this. There were protestors at the Knesset today holding signs calling Sharon a traitor. The Jerusalem Post ran a story a few days ago, front page, above the fold, with the title "Settlers: Nation on the way to civil war." Netanyahu and three other ministers have threatened to resign if Sharon doesn't hold a national referendum on the plan.
It's all very interesting to me. I think I enjoy reading new political stuff when my ideologies and opinions aren't so set as they are on US issues.
I've read that a majority of Israelis see Gaza as a liability and favor getting rid of it, but there are a lot of people that are seriously upset about this. There were protestors at the Knesset today holding signs calling Sharon a traitor. The Jerusalem Post ran a story a few days ago, front page, above the fold, with the title "Settlers: Nation on the way to civil war." Netanyahu and three other ministers have threatened to resign if Sharon doesn't hold a national referendum on the plan.
It's all very interesting to me. I think I enjoy reading new political stuff when my ideologies and opinions aren't so set as they are on US issues.
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What do the Palestinians think of it?
From what I read, there are different reactions.
Hamas has made statements to the effect of "look, we succeeded, the Israelis are running away." They see this as something to be celebrated. Others think this may be a roadblock to ever having their own state in the West Bank, since pulling out of Gaza allows Israel to keep a firmer hold on their settlements in the West Bank, which are more valuable. Sharon has made statements to that effect. Then Reuters had a quote from one Palestinian who was sad that they were watching Israel decide what to do about their lives and future without their input.
So, I don't really know for sure. :)
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