Professors for a Strong Israel
Statement to the Press -
12 January 1997
Re: A safe passage?
A booklet recently prepared by the Ministry of the Interior --
Joint Planning for Gaza and Israel - General Survey (October 1996) --
details various consequences of the accelerated and uncoordinated development
of the Gaza Strip for life in the State of Israel.
Among other things, the booklet discusses the ``safe passage'' routes,
the implementation of which will jeopardize the safe passage of Jews
on the roads of southern and central Israel.
We enclose a partial list of the
negative consequences of uncoordinated development in Gaza for
environmental quality within the ``Green Line,'' taken from the
booklet.
Two main lessons may be learned from the booklet:
- The pressing need to inform the Israeli public, Israel's policy makers,
and the media concerning the totality of the implications of the ``Oslo
peace'' for all areas of life in Israel, since a large portion of the
support for the Oslo agreements is based on ignorance.
- The necessity of certifying coordination between the planning bodies
of Israel and of the Palestinians, for the benefit of all residents of
the country.
Dr. Ron Breiman, Spokesman
Chairman of the Transportation and Planning Committee
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