Identifier
Created
Classification
Origin
07JERUSALEM1905
2007-09-10 13:55:00
CONFIDENTIAL
Consulate Jerusalem
Cable title:
BILIN CELEBRATES COURT VICTORY, BUT WILL CONTINUE
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C O N F I D E N T I A L JERUSALEM 001905
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
NEA FOR FRONT OFFICE; NSC FOR ABRAMS/SINGH/WATERS
E.O. 12958: DECL: 09/07/2017
TAGS: KWBG PGOV PREL PTER IS KDEM
SUBJECT: BILIN CELEBRATES COURT VICTORY, BUT WILL CONTINUE
CAMPAIGN
REF: A. TEL AVIV 2670
B. TEL AVIV 2715
Classified By: Consul General Jake Walles, Reasons 1.4 (b) and (d).
C O N F I D E N T I A L JERUSALEM 001905
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
NEA FOR FRONT OFFICE; NSC FOR ABRAMS/SINGH/WATERS
E.O. 12958: DECL: 09/07/2017
TAGS: KWBG PGOV PREL PTER IS KDEM
SUBJECT: BILIN CELEBRATES COURT VICTORY, BUT WILL CONTINUE
CAMPAIGN
REF: A. TEL AVIV 2670
B. TEL AVIV 2715
Classified By: Consul General Jake Walles, Reasons 1.4 (b) and (d).
1. (C) Summary: Bil'in residents celebrated the Israeli
High Court's decision to reroute the separation barrier
between Bil'in and the settlement of Modi'in Illit on
September 7 and described the decision as a victory for
non-violent resistance. However, Bil'in activist Muhammad
al-Khatib said the victory was only partial, because the
settlements will continue to occupy much of Bil'in's land.
End summary.
BIL'IN CELEBRATES HIGH COURT DECISION
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2. (U) The residents of the West Bank village of Bil'in held
a rally on September 7 to celebrate the Israeli High Court
ruling to reroute the separation barrier between Bil'in and
the settlement of Modi'in Illit, which will restore a maximum
of 1,600 dunums (roughly 395 acres) of Bil'in's land
(reftel). PM Salam Fayyad led a cabinet delegation to the
celebratory rally. Palestinian press has covered Bil'in's
legal victory extensively and emphasized the effectiveness of
non-violent resistance.
BIL'IN SATISFIED, BUT VICTORY
LESS THAN COMPLETE
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3. (C) Palestinian activist and Bil'in resident Muhammad
al-Khatib told POLOFF that his community is "satisfied" with
the High Court's decision, but does not consider it a
complete victory because it returned only part of Bil'in's
land. He noted that the decision does not determine the new
route of the barrier, so residents do not know the extent of
the land they will retain. He also pointed out that the High
Court's decision legitimizes nearby settlements which occupy
land claimed by Bil'in. (Note: 395 acres is the maximum
amount of land the villagers can recover. Ref B estimates
272 acres will be recovered.) In spite of that, al-Khatib
told PolOff, Bil'in's success will help encourage
Palestinians who advocate for non-violent resistance.
WALLES
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
NEA FOR FRONT OFFICE; NSC FOR ABRAMS/SINGH/WATERS
E.O. 12958: DECL: 09/07/2017
TAGS: KWBG PGOV PREL PTER IS KDEM
SUBJECT: BILIN CELEBRATES COURT VICTORY, BUT WILL CONTINUE
CAMPAIGN
REF: A. TEL AVIV 2670
B. TEL AVIV 2715
Classified By: Consul General Jake Walles, Reasons 1.4 (b) and (d).
1. (C) Summary: Bil'in residents celebrated the Israeli
High Court's decision to reroute the separation barrier
between Bil'in and the settlement of Modi'in Illit on
September 7 and described the decision as a victory for
non-violent resistance. However, Bil'in activist Muhammad
al-Khatib said the victory was only partial, because the
settlements will continue to occupy much of Bil'in's land.
End summary.
BIL'IN CELEBRATES HIGH COURT DECISION
--------------
2. (U) The residents of the West Bank village of Bil'in held
a rally on September 7 to celebrate the Israeli High Court
ruling to reroute the separation barrier between Bil'in and
the settlement of Modi'in Illit, which will restore a maximum
of 1,600 dunums (roughly 395 acres) of Bil'in's land
(reftel). PM Salam Fayyad led a cabinet delegation to the
celebratory rally. Palestinian press has covered Bil'in's
legal victory extensively and emphasized the effectiveness of
non-violent resistance.
BIL'IN SATISFIED, BUT VICTORY
LESS THAN COMPLETE
--------------
3. (C) Palestinian activist and Bil'in resident Muhammad
al-Khatib told POLOFF that his community is "satisfied" with
the High Court's decision, but does not consider it a
complete victory because it returned only part of Bil'in's
land. He noted that the decision does not determine the new
route of the barrier, so residents do not know the extent of
the land they will retain. He also pointed out that the High
Court's decision legitimizes nearby settlements which occupy
land claimed by Bil'in. (Note: 395 acres is the maximum
amount of land the villagers can recover. Ref B estimates
272 acres will be recovered.) In spite of that, al-Khatib
told PolOff, Bil'in's success will help encourage
Palestinians who advocate for non-violent resistance.
WALLES