Are There Jewish-Only Roads?
The myth of “Jewish-only roads” in Israel and Israeli-controlled areas of Judea & Samaria is a misconception that has been used to draw comparisons between Israel and apartheid-era South Africa. However, this claim is inaccurate and misleading.
In reality, there are no roads in Israel that are exclusively for Jewish use. The roads in question are actually Israeli-controlled roads in Judea & Samaria which are open to all Israeli citizens and residents, regardless of their religion or ethnicity. This includes Jewish Israelis, Arab Israelis, and other non-Jewish Israeli citizens.
The actual situation :
- Access restrictions: Some roads in Judea & Samaria have restricted access for Palestinians, but these restrictions are based on security concerns, not religious or ethnic discrimination.
- Security measures: The restrictions were implemented in response to mass attacks on Israeli vehicles during the Second Intifada, including shootings and bombings.
- Temporary nature: These road closures are considered temporary and are subject to regular review by Israeli courts.
- Reciprocal restrictions: It’s worth noting that Israeli traffic is also banned from certain Palestinian controlled areas due to instances where Israelis have been attacked and even killed.
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