of the state of Israel.”

Btselem, one of seven Israeli human rights organ-izations that filed an appeal that led to the decision, said the ruling was a victory for Israel’s development as a civil democracy. Btselem, which means in the image of in Hebrew is the Israeli Information Center for Human Rights in the Occupied Territories.  It strives to end Israel’s occupation, recognizing that this is the only way to achieve a future that ensures human rights, democracy, liberty and equality to all people, Pal-estinian and Israeli alike.

Eitan Felner, executive director of Btselem, said, “The importance of this decision is that it says that certain ends, even crucial ones like fighting random violence against civilians, can't justify every means.”  Felner added,...

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