Israel is mobilizing its efforts to contain the damaging diplomatic effect of the decision by the International Court of Justice at The Hague on Friday against the security fence being constructed in the occupied territories.
The panel of 15 judges declared the construction of the security fence a violation of international law, called for the immediate end to the building of the "barrier," demanded that the existing sections of the fence be razed, and said the Palestinian civilians suffering damage from the construction must be compensated.
Israel's immediate goal is to convince as many of the "relevant countries" - a euphemism for the west - not to vote in favor of the ruling when it is brought to the General Assembly of the United Nations.
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Diplomatic sources said Saturday that they believe that the European Union countries, a bloc of 25 countries, will choose to abstain from the vote, because they will not be able to formulate a common stance.
For it part, the United States has promised to block any resolution at the Security Council against Israel, but the Bush administration is not likely to wish to find itself isolated and will try to rally the support of additional countries rather than have to use its veto power.
http://www.haaretz.com/hasen/spages/449833.htmlFuck Bush. Let's hope he doesn't find anyone to hold his hand this time round while the US yet again shows its true colours when it comes to self-determination and the protection of human rights...
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