Are Israel and apartheid South Africa really different? - Haaretz - Israel News

Are Israel and apartheid South Africa really different? - Haaretz - Israel News: "Are Israel and apartheid South Africa really different?
By Akiva Eldar

The day after the murder of the settler Meir Hai about 10 days ago, Major General (res.) Amos Gilad was asked to comment on the claim by settlers that the attack was able to take place because roadblocks had been lifted on West Bank roads. The security-political coordinator at the Defense Ministry told his radio interviewer that the policy of thinning out internal roadblocks has greatly contributed to the West Bank's impressive economic growth. According to Gilad, who until recently was coordinator of activities in the territories, the improvement of the Palestinians' economic lot has contributed substantially to Israelis' security."

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