Israeli segregation
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Israeli segregation refers to the separation or division of Israeli society based on ethnicity and religion. It is most commonly associated with the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and the division between Israeli Jews and Palestinians living in the West Bank and Gaza Strip.
Some argue that Israeli policies, such as the construction of walls and checkpoints, restrictions on movement, and the establishment of Jewish settlements in predominantly Palestinian areas, create a segregated reality where Israelis and Palestinians live in separate and unequal conditions. Others argue that these policies are necessary for security reasons and are not intended to be discriminatory.
The issue of Israeli segregation is highly contentious, with supporters of Israel arguing that it is necessary for security and self-preservation, while critics argue that it perpetuates inequality and violates the rights of Palestinians. The Israeli government has taken steps to address some forms of segregation, such as passing laws prohibiting discrimination based on race, religion, or nationality. However, the issue of segregation remains highly debated and unresolved.
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Hasan D.; Bleibleh S. (2023) "The everyday art of resistance: Interpreting “resistancescapes” against urban violence in Palestine", Political Geography, 101(), pp. -. Elsevier Ltd. DOI: 10.1016/j.polgeo.2023.102833
Bäuml Y. (2017) "Israel’s military rule over its palestinian citizens (1948 1968): Shaping the Israeli segregation system", Israel and its Palestinian Citizens: Ethnic Privileges in the Jewish State, 103-136. Cambridge University Press. DOI: 10.1017/CBO9781107045316.005
Abdallah T.; Swaileh K. (2011) "Effects of the Israeli Segregation Wall on biodiversity and environmental sustainable development in the West Bank, Palestine", International Journal of Environmental Studies, 68(4), pp. 543-555. . DOI: 10.1080/00207233.2011.608504