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In reply to the discussion: Ilan Pappe admits that BDS was not initiated by a “call” from Palestinian Civil Society [View all]
Little Tich
(6,171 posts)5. I really can't see how opposing the settlements (which are illegal, btw) is hurting Palestinians.
If the Palestinians had access to the natural resources in the West Bank and could move goods and people freely like in a normal country, the Palestinian GDP would be doubled (!!!) without any investments in infrastructure whatsoever:
Israeli occupation hitting Palestinian economy, claims report
Source: The Guardian, Friday 30 September
Economy minister Hasan Abu Libdeh says that Palestinians are prevented from achieving their potential
Israel's occupation of the West Bank and Gaza deprives the Palestinian economy of almost £4.4bn a year, equivalent to about 85% of the nominal gross domestic product of Palestine, according to a report published in Ramallah .
As well as its detrimental effect on the Palestinian economy, the "occupation enterprise" allows the state of Israel and commercial firms to profit from Palestinian natural resources and tourist potential, the report said.
Israel's occupation of the West Bank and Gaza deprives the Palestinian economy of almost £4.4bn a year, equivalent to about 85% of the nominal gross domestic product of Palestine, according to a report published in Ramallah .
As well as its detrimental effect on the Palestinian economy, the "occupation enterprise" allows the state of Israel and commercial firms to profit from Palestinian natural resources and tourist potential, the report said.
Read more: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2011/sep/29/israeli-occupation-hits-palestinian-economy
BTW, this isn't really connected to the spurious claim of the OP.
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Ilan Pappe admits that BDS was not initiated by a “call” from Palestinian Civil Society [View all]
shira
Aug 2016
OP
What's the point - boycotts against Apartheid South Africa weren't initiated or led by ANC either...
Little Tich
Aug 2016
#3
I really can't see how opposing the settlements (which are illegal, btw) is hurting Palestinians.
Little Tich
Aug 2016
#5
Please show me then an actual act of BDS which is directed at more than the occupation and the
Little Tich
Aug 2016
#18
That's easy - depending on how dishonest you'll allow yourself to be with yourself. :)
FBaggins
Aug 2016
#21
Groups or individuals calling for BDS isn't the same as actually doing BDS.
Little Tich
Sep 2016
#24
Why don't YOU just admit you can't tolerate any public dissent against the hard line?
Ken Burch
Sep 2016
#35
I support BDS because I'm against Apartheid, and I think that BDS is proven method to protest
Little Tich
Sep 2016
#27
Because there was never any justification for driving all of those people out of their homes.
Ken Burch
Sep 2016
#38
It doesn't need to treat Palestinians and its own Arab minority as it currently treats them
Ken Burch
Sep 2016
#37