This wall has been disputed, as many Palestinian professionals believe that it does not strictly follow the borders of the territories. The wall is heavily guarded by security and enforces strict rules of travel. The Israeli population supports the construction of the wall while the Arabic population rejects it. This can be simply examined through language. The Hebrew word for the barrier is gader meaning fence, while the Arabic word is jidar meaning wall.
The barrier has helped protect the citizens from terrorist, but it also proposes another problem: how can the communities unite, ultimately ending the crisis, if they live in segregated communities? And furthermore, is there even a reason to unite if the populations can remain separate?
Many citizens believe this wall is an atrocity and is segregating people from their communities, including essential needs such as hospitals and schools. Farmers are also affected by the wall because of the large shadow the wall casts disrupts the fertile land.
In my opinion, the West Bank Wall is a perfect solution for the short term. The Wall will not end the crisis but will sooth the tension for the time being. If the people feel safe in Israel for even a bit of time, then the wall has done its job. I do think that the wall will be broken down in the future just like the Berlin Wall, hopefully signifying the end of the crisis in Israel.
Perry, N. (2003, July 1). ei: Is it a Fence? Is it a Wall? No, it's a Separation Barrier. ei: The Electronic Intifada. Retrieved April 15, 2011, from http://electronicintifada.net/v2/article1775.shtml
The West Bank Wall is a very interesting subject. I think if it makes the Israeli population safe from terrorist attacks, then its done it job!
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