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Israel restricts flow of dual-use goods [1]. There's nothing wrong with that. If you had a bad neighbor, which has intentions to build bombs in his basement, y
by realistan 6y ago
Israel restricts flow of dual-use goods [1]. There's nothing wrong with that.
If you had a bad neighbor, which has intentions to build bombs in his basement, you'd damn sure try to restrict what goes into his basement.
[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dual-use_technology https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dual-use_technology
- ceejayoz 6y agoIsrael's definition of dual-use is extremely broad. https://www.reuters.com/article/us-palestinians-gaza-homes/amid-israeli-restrictions-on-materials-makeshift-homes-sprout-in-gaza-idUSKBN0LN1R920150219 https://www.reuters.com/article/us-palestinians-gaza-homes/a... > Israel tightly limits the flow of concrete, cement, iron bars and other materials into Gaza, as “dual use” items that could have a military purpose if they were seized by Hamas to rebuild tunnels used to launch attacks. > That means few homes have been rebuilt despite international pledges of billions for reconstruction. Rather than wait to rebuild permanent homes, some relief agencies have decided to build temporary structures with materials they can get. https://www.worldbank.org/en/news/press-release/2019/04/17/world-bank-calls-for-reform-to-the-dual-use-goods-system-to-revive-a-stagnant-palestinian-economy https://www.worldbank.org/en/news/press-release/2019/04/17/w... > The adverse effect of dual-use restrictions is mostly felt in manufacturing, ICT and agriculture. The agriculture sector contributes significantly to Palestinian food security; however, the dual use restrictions have lowered the concentration of active chemicals in fertilizers making them less effective and lowering land productivity to half of that in Jordan and only 43 percent of the yield in Israel. > For example, the restriction on ‘communications equipment, communications supporting equipment, equipment containing communication functions’, limits access to modern manufacturing production lines, spare parts, medical equipment and home appliances. It has also stood in the way of developing the Palestinian ICT sector and created a large technological gap with neighboring countries. It looks a lot like collective punishment.
- realistan 6y agoIsrael definition of dual-use is adaptive. Very adaptive. > Concrete used to build attack tunnels - restrict concrete. > Burning old tires used as smoke mask to attack border - restrict import of used tires. > Helium balloons used as incendiary devices - restrict Helium supply. Those are all real examples from the last few years, btw. Edit: Basic necessities to sustain life - food, water, medicines are allowed. No need for hyperbole. If you had a bad neighbor, you would do the same.
- ceejayoz 6y agoEverything's dual-use, then, including basic necessities. Food - could be used to feed combatants! Medicine - could be used to treat combatants! Consider the possibility that "you're not allowed to build houses for your families because we won't let the materials in" potentially inflames more terrorism than it stops. edit: Regarding your edit, "Edit: Basic necessities to sustain life - food, water, medicines are allowed." Shelter is considered one of the basic necessities. > If you had a bad neighbor, you would do the same. If I had a bad neighbor, and I walled them in and forbade them from buying concrete and fertilizer, the police would likely intervene in their favor.
- skinkestek 6y agoNow you are just arguing against yourself as Israel does not use deny those types of goods, proving that they try to allow as much as possible.
- skinkestek 6y agoCorrect, but sadly for very good reasons: concrete and rebar isn't used for homes but for attack tunnels etc.
- ceejayoz 6y agoLooking at any photo of Gaza reveals at least some of the concrete and rebar is used for homes.
- skinkestek 6y agoYou are of course right. Have my upvote. I think my point still stands.
- tomcooks 6y agoWater access too? Tsk.