How could the Palestinians have avoided the building of the anti-terrorist fence?
The Palestinians have only themselves to blame for the anti-terrorist fence. The decision to build the anti-terrorist fence was taken only after other options were tried, but failed to stop the deadly terrorist attacks. The Palestinian Authority had not fulfilled the commitments it made to fight terrorism. Those obligations were contained in the Oslo Accords and subsequent agreements, as well as in the Roadmap that was presented to the sides in May 2003. While terrorism is not allowed under these agreements and is outlawed under international law, the use of defensive measures, such as the fence, is permitted. The Palestinians seek to blame Israel, the victim of terrorism that is taking a purely defensive measure. The Palestinians ignore the innocent victims murdered by Palestinian terrorism emanating from the West Bank. Had there been no terrorism, Israel would not have been compelled to build a fence to protect its citizens. The Palestinians need to dismantle the terrorist organizati
