Separation wall/Media coverage – UNSCO press brief (excerpts)

UNSCO Spot Press Brief

Friday, October 3 2003

Subject: International Coverage of the Wall and Settlements Over Last Two Days

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Index of Major English Language Press

Commentary

· This obscene wall will end all hope of peace. By ADRIAN HAMILTON.955 words 2 October 2003 The Independent – London 2

· Sharon's wall – Not only is enclosing the West Bank wrong – it will not work. 489 words 2 October 2003 Financial Times 2

· The Cost of Israeli Settlements 546 words 3 October 2003 The New York Times 

· Ring-fencing security;A barrier causing division within Israel;Leading Art icle 625 words 2 October 2003 The Times 25

News—Settlements

· Israel to Build 600 Homes in 3 Settlements; U.S. Officials Are Critical By GREG MYRE and STEVEN R. WEISMAN 976 words  3 October 2003 The New York Times Late Edition – Final 8

· Israel plans to build more homes in West Bank settlements. By Justin Huggler in Jerusalem. 693 words 3 October 2003 The Independent – London 15

· Israel to Build More Houses in West Bank  By JASON KEYSER  957 words 3 October 2003 Associated Press Newswires   

· Israel to build 600 new settler homes in W. Bank.  By Matt Spetalnick 584 words 2 October 2003 Reuters

News – Wall

· Israel Approves an Expanded Security Barrier By GREG MYRE 493 words 2 October 2003 The New York Times Late Edition – Final 7

· Defiant Israel to proceed with West Bank wall. By GUY DINMORE and HARVEY MORRIS. 448 words 2 October 2003 Financial Times 1

· Israel ignores unease over West Bank wall.By GUY DINMORE and HARVEY MORRIS.305 words  2 October 2003 Financial Times 1

· Graham joins Arab nations in condemning Israel's wall JEFF SALLOT AND PAUL ADAMS 799 words  2 October 2003 The Globe and Mail A1

· Fenced in, locked out – a people in the shadow of fortress Israel.By Justin Huggler in Abu Dis.1,266 words  2 October 2003 The Independent – London 1,

· Israeli cabinet extends 'security fence' – Critics say annexation will wreck hopes of a Palestinian state. By Chris McGreal in Jerusalem. 619 words 2 October 2003 The Guardian 18

· Israelis To Extend Fence Line; Decisions Delayed on Joining All Parts of West Bank Project John Ward Anderson Washington Post Foreign Service 900 words 2 October 2003 The Washington Post FINAL A01

· Israeli horseshoe fence leaves Palestinians in no man's land Stephen Farrell in Ariel 784 words 2 October 2003 The Times 20

· The World; Israeli Wall to Take in Some Settlements; Under a compromise plan, the sprawling community of Ariel will not be included. Henry Chu Times Staff Writer 751 words  2 October 2003 Los Angeles Times Home Edition A-3

· News – International – Israel goes ahead with fence to shield West Bank settlers.  By David Blair.483 words 2 October 2003 The Daily Telegraph 16

· News – International – Palestinian lives caught in a noose of concrete David Blair travels the fence to …By David Blair.1,349 words  2 October 2003 The Daily Telegraph 16

· News – International – Families in fear of being stranded Settlers' view. By David Blair.377 words 2 October 2003 The Daily Telegraph 16

· Israeli Vote on Fence Placement May Strain Relations With U.S. By Guy Chazan 498 words 2 October 2003 The Wall Street Journal A14

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