Holy Land: EU Mission voices concern over decision to build Separation Wall through Cremisan

The 'Apartheid' Wall

The EU Missions in Jerusalem and Ramallah have released a statement on the Israeli Supreme Court's decision to allow the construction of a section of the Separation Barrier through the Cremisan Valley.

The statement, which is dated 10 July, expresses "deep regret and concern" regarding the court's decision.

It says: "If built - this Barrier will severely restrict access of 58 Palestinian families from their agricultural land and profoundly affect their livelihoods. It will also involve a further encroachment on Palestinian land close to Bethlehem, an area already severely affected by settlement expansion, thereby increasing pressure on the Palestinian population living there".

The Palestinian families directly penalized by the decision of the Israeli Supreme Court are all Christians.

The EU Missions in Jerusalem and Ramallah recall that the EU has endorsed the advisory opinion of the International Court of Justice stating that the construction of the Separation Barrier on occupied territory is "illegal".

Source: EU/Fides

See also: ICN 8 July 2015 - Holy Land: Court reverses decision, approves Separation Wall through Cremisan www.indcatholicnews.com/news.php?viewStory=27877