Sunday, May 11, 2003

Israel's 'We have the right to kill you' visa for Gaza

Nigel Parry and Ali Abunimah have the details and relevant links of this act.

Seeking to sidestep Israeli legal responsibility for violence directed at activists who are confronting illegal Israeli actions in occupied Gaza, the document assumes the following responsibility onto the signer:

"I am aware of the risks involved and accept that the Government of the State of Israel and its organs cannot be held responsible for death, injury and/or damage/loss of property which may be incurred as a result of military activity."
In essence, the form represents an Israeli 'We have the right to kill you' visa for Gaza.

The new measure additionally aims to bar all internationals from key areas of Gaza. "The Military Installation Area along the border with Egypt," states the text, "is IDF administered territory and is strictly out of bounds to foreign nationals. Please note that this area has been the site of intense hostilities and is extremely dangerous."

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