Date(s): Thursday, November 2
Time: 3:30 pm - 4:00 pm
Location: : Abbotsford Campus

The Iron Wall

In 1967 Israel militarily occupied the West Bank and Gaza. The occupation has lasted fifty years. During this time, Israel has established more than 200 settlements and outposts in the occupied territories in violation of international law. “The Iron Wall” exposes this phenomenon and follows the timeline, size, and population of the settlements, reveals how their construction has been a cornerstone of Israeli policy, and demonstrates how the Separation Wall secures them as permanent and irreversible facts on the ground.
This 2006 Palestinian documentary warns that a contiguous and viable Palestinian state is becoming no longer possible, and that the chances for a peaceful resolution of the conflict are slipping away.
“The Iron Wall” features interviews with prominent Israeli and Palestinian peace activists and political analysts, including Jeff Halper, Akiva Eldar, Hind Khoury, and others. Also included are eye-opening interviews with Israeli settlers and soldiers, and Palestinian farmers.
“The best description of the barrier, its routing and impact is shown in the film The Iron Wall.” – Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter

52 minutes. A time for discussion will follow the film.
Sponsored by the Department of Political Science