Please use binder paper. Do NOT print.
The Wall: Israel’s Defense or Apartheid for Palestinians? Use link below at bottom of page:
1. What is the stated reason for Israel’s building the wall?
2. What are the components of the fence; what are its different parts? Click on “Operational Concept” then look for the bullet list below the big picture - be sure to scroll down a little.
3. Why isn't the security fence built along the "Green Line."? Click on “Q&A.”
4. Why has the route of the fence been changed in several places? Click "Q&A"
5. Is the fence effective? Click "Q&A."
6. What does “apartheid” mean? See your textbook or try http://dictionary.reference.com/
7. There are many websites about the Wall and why it is bad. Do a Google search for “Wall + Palestinians” and look at a few. From what you find in your research, write down TWO (2) things the writers say about the Wall and why they think it is wrong.
8. What do you think about the wall? Is it promoting racism? Why or why not?
9. If you were a Palestinian living in the West Bank how would you feel about the wall?
10. If you were an Israeli citizen living on the other side of the wall would you feel more secure? Why or why not?
Earn $1 Olson dollar...be the first student to tell me - how long in miles is the Israel Wall?
Earn $1 Olson dollar...be the first student to tell me...what name do the Arabs use for the West Bank?
Earn $1 Olson dollar...be the first person to tell me...what is the penalty for smuggling hashish into the Gaza Strip?