Independent Media Center, Israel http://indymedia.org.il "Occupation" is Anti-SemiticWednesday 09 Oct 2002 author: M.

By referring to Jewish/Israeli existence in the West Bank and Gaza (and for many in Palestine, as a whole) as the "Occupation" one denies the legitimacy of Israeli/Jewish existence. One can legitimately question Israeli policy (i.e. curfews, etc.) and still not oppose Israeli existence in certain parts of the West Bank and Gaza. I believe it is vital to recognize that one can be Pro-human rights and vehemently oppose inhumane practices, yet still support Israel's right to exist in Gush Etzion, Maale Adumim, and even in Hevron.

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