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The West Bank Wall - Unmaking Palestine by Ray Dolphin
In The West Bank Wall, Dolphin explores the Palestinian experience of the Wall and places the debate in its international context. Dolphin's writing is informed by his work for the UN, where for three years he monitored and compiled reports on the Wall's impact on the humanitarian conditions in refugee camps, towns and villages. With an introduction by Graham Usher, who has worked as Palestine correspondent for major international publications including the Economist, Middle East International, al Ahram English Weekly, the Guardian and Le Monde Diplomatique, this book puts the purpose of the Wall to the test. What are the real intentions behind the Israeli security argument? Is it a means of securing territory permanently through an illegal annexation of East Jerusalem? Ray Dolphin provides some answers, offering a unique critical account of the impact of the wall and how it affects plans for a Palestinian state and for future peace in the Middle East. Contents Introduction Chapter 1: Wall and Route Chapter 2: 'The Land Without the People': the Impact of the Wall Chapter 3: Enveloping Jerusalem Chapter 4: The Wall and the International Community Chapter 5: Activism and Advocacy Notes Index About the Author Ray Dolphin has worked with various UN agencies in emergency relief situations for more than 10 years. He is currently working in the West Bank reporting on humanitarian conditions in refugee camps, towns and villages and compiling an initial report on the impact of the West Bank wall on refugees. Reviews 'A comprehensive picture of the Wall, its effect on Palestinians, and a consideration of its political implications. A timely account.' - John Dugard, Professor of International Law, University of Leiden; Special Rapporteur to the Commission on Human Rights in the Occupied Palestinian Territory
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What
is the purpose of the West Bank Wall? Since Israel began its
construction in 2002, it has sparked intense debate, being
condemned as illegal by the International Court of Justice.
Israel claims it is a security measure to protect Israeli
citizens from terrorist attacks. Opponents point to the serious
impact on the rights of Palestinians, depriving them of their
land, mobility and access to health and educational services.