Israel is very proud of its legal system that so cleverly denies building permits to Palestinians, but legitimizes illegal (under international law) Israeli settlements in the West Bank of Palestine. A case in point is the Bedouin village of Khan al-Ahmar that is slated for demolition. Professor Frank Romano found out the consequences of non-violent protesting against the destruction of this village. Professor Romano explains beautifully in this 2 1/2 minute video. For background info on Khan al-Ahnar, take a look at these articles from the Israeli newspaper, Harretz: “Everything You Need to Know About the West Bank Bedouin Village at the Eye of a Diplomatic Storm,” “In Unusual Move, Israeli Army Arrests French-American Law Professor in West Bank” and “Why Did Israel Handcuff and Deport a French-American Law Professor?“
