| Settlements |
Religious Jews assert that settling the land of Israel is a Torah command. Others would forsake that command to save lives and gain peace. Military experts say some settlements are required to provide defensible borders. |
Because settlements violate Article 49 of the Fourth Geneva Convention, Israeli settlers are legitimate targets for military action. |
Though all settlements were removed from the Gaza Strip, military attacks on Israel continue from there.
Despite Israel’s agreement to remove them, dozens of Israeli outposts remain standing. |
"…we will deal with all the core issues. I have no doubt that the reality created in our region in 1967 will change significantly." (Olmert, 2007)
"I must defend…the right of our people to see a new dawn, without occupation, without settlement, without separation walls…" (Abbas, 2007) |