Israel Builds 'Defensive' Wall, Re-mines Land It Mined Decades Ago
The New Arab dutifully reports Israel's defense ministry is clearing mines (mines, it must be noted, laid by Israel itself decades ago, often to maintain control over occupied territories or in anticipation of conflict) on its border with Jordan. The stated goal? A shiny new barrier to stop weapons smuggling. Perhaps it’s a stroke of genius, or simply recycling past military blunders for new
‘security’ narratives. One might charitably call this a full-circle moment: mining land, then demining it, then building a wall. It’s certainly a unique approach to 'security,' focusing more on the 'barrier' industrial complex than a lasting peace. As always, the cost-benefit analysis of 'existential threats' seems to heavily favor construction contracts.