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That Racist Fence

Thanks to IMRA. A recent press conference by Prince Saud of Saudi had him say this:

On the issue of the Israeli-built Racial Segregation Wall, he said the kingdom submitted its official legal memorandum to the International Court of Justice on January 27, and the kingdom will deliver a statement on the issue of the wall at the beginning of the court's deliberations on the issue on February 23.

and this:

Replying to another question on installing an electronic system on the Saudi-Yemeni borders, he said he has no knowledge of the project (sarcastic comment: yeah right), adding that one should ask the Ministry of Interior. But he believed that the two countries agreed on controlling the situation at the borders to prevent smuggling which concerns the two countries. He added that if there is such a project, it undoubtedly will yield benefits to the two countries and protect their borders.

One would think that with the Saudis building a fence on a disputed border their claim against Israel wouldn't hold much water. Disputed? Yes.

nomadic groups in border region with Saudi Arabia resist demarcation of boundary (with Yemen. DG)

The hypocrisy is breathtaking.
(Thanks to the History Guy for the links on the Saudi Yemen conflict.)
Crossposted on Israpundit and Soccer Dad.

Posted by SoccerDad at February 20, 2004 1:02 PM