The Shas Party is reconsidering its position regarding the aforementioned partition wall/fence. Shas was originally in favor, but many of its MKs are becoming increasingly concerned over the partition\'s proximity to the Green Line, which they see as an indication that it is likely to become a future border. Shas representatives were to meet with Yesha Council leaders on this topic today. Faction whip MK Ya\'ir Peretz told Arutz-7 today that Shas would definitely object to the partition if they learn that \"it will determine Israel\'s new borders\" - but he also said that if the wall can prevent terrorist attacks, then \"this consideration would take precedence over everything else.\"
Arutz-7\'s Ariel Kahane reports that not only is Shas considering joining the Yesha Council, the National Union party, and the National Religious Party in objecting to the wall, \"but we now hear similar sentiments from some Likud MKs and even ministers. Even Public Security Minister Uzi Landau, one of the three ministers who originally signed on the original partition plans, now regrets doing so.\" Landau told Yesha Council leaders and others with whom he met over the past few days that it was a mistake not to delineate the fence\'s route to the east of Hermesh and Mevo Dotan (in the northern Shomron). He now favors another government debate on whether or not the wall is even necessary.
Other voices in the Likud are even more strenuously against the partition, namely, MKs Ze\'ev Boim, Chaim Katz, Yuval Shteinitz, Ayoub Kara, and others. Likud Ministers Silvan Shalom and Meir Sheetrit have expressed quiet objections to various aspects of the fence, but may fear to come out publicly against Sharon. Finally, Minister Tzachi HaNegbi, also of the Likud, says he wants another government discussion on the matter.
Dozens of Knesset Members signed a petition this morning against the route of the wall as currently planned. They demand that it be located more to the east of the Green Line, so that it will provide greater security and have less political significance.
Professors for a Strong Israel stated today, \"We accept that a positive contribution to security may be made by fencing in the sources of terrorism, but the opposite will result from fencing in the victims.\"
Arutz-7\'s Ariel Kahane reports that not only is Shas considering joining the Yesha Council, the National Union party, and the National Religious Party in objecting to the wall, \"but we now hear similar sentiments from some Likud MKs and even ministers. Even Public Security Minister Uzi Landau, one of the three ministers who originally signed on the original partition plans, now regrets doing so.\" Landau told Yesha Council leaders and others with whom he met over the past few days that it was a mistake not to delineate the fence\'s route to the east of Hermesh and Mevo Dotan (in the northern Shomron). He now favors another government debate on whether or not the wall is even necessary.
Other voices in the Likud are even more strenuously against the partition, namely, MKs Ze\'ev Boim, Chaim Katz, Yuval Shteinitz, Ayoub Kara, and others. Likud Ministers Silvan Shalom and Meir Sheetrit have expressed quiet objections to various aspects of the fence, but may fear to come out publicly against Sharon. Finally, Minister Tzachi HaNegbi, also of the Likud, says he wants another government discussion on the matter.
Dozens of Knesset Members signed a petition this morning against the route of the wall as currently planned. They demand that it be located more to the east of the Green Line, so that it will provide greater security and have less political significance.
Professors for a Strong Israel stated today, \"We accept that a positive contribution to security may be made by fencing in the sources of terrorism, but the opposite will result from fencing in the victims.\"