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Israeli Checkpoints
Many of us have very often heard about Israeli checkpoints across the occupied territories.Israel claims that these checkpoints are vital for their security.
There main purpose is anything but security, infact they are just one of many other measures put in place to oppress and humiliate the Palestinian population further.
These checkpoints are placed mostly between each Palestinian towns and villages. They are at times placed randomly in the middle of nowhere.
Everyday the Palestinians are subjected to go through these humiliating checkpoints in order to get around.
Besides the humiliation the other worst part of it is being made to wait hours before allowed access, in worst case scenario be refused entry altogether for what ever reason the Israelis see fit.
These checkpoints really make life tough for Palestinians who need to get around. They are unable to get to work, visit family, attend a wedding and even respond to an emergency.
These checkpoints have nothing to do with security it’s just another abuse of power.
You have illegal Israeli settlers that move around freely, even harass and abuse Palestinians yet they are not subjected to go through any checkpoints.
How would we find life living under these conditions. Just imagine not being able to get to work, visit family, attend a wedding or a party, go to another town, respond to even an emergency.
There is no nation or people on earth that are subjected to this kind of humiliation and oppression.
While you have the occupying Israelis who are enjoying a life of freedom at the same time you have the Palestinians who are living a life of a prison camp in their own land.

“It’s not enough to eliminate the Palestinians, they must be humiliated as well”

IDF Chief of Staff Benny Gantz