Israel Awaits Palestinian ‘Tsunami’ http://www.ipsnews.net/news.asp?idnews=55390

A small rally by prominent Israeli left-wing intellectuals in support of Palestinian statehood revived the dormant debate about the morality and sustainability of Israel's 43-year occupation. Neither the choice of site nor timing was coincidental.The civil society gathering took place during Passover, the holiday that marks the Biblical passage of the people of Israel from slavery to freedom in the Promised Land. The activists signed their declaration of Palestinian independence outside Independence Hall where, on May 14, 1948, Jewish leader David Ben- Gurion proclaimed the State of Israel. 

"We call all peace- and freedom-seekers and nations to encourage the citizens of both states to maintain peace based of the 1967 borders...The complete end of occupation is a fundamental condition for the freedom of both peoples," the statement read. The invitation to sign the document extended to passersby infuriated right-wing demonstrators who disrupted the rally. "Instead of being the first country to support Palestinian independence, Israel warns against it. It's a moral disaster. We'll be isolated like Apartheid South Africa," warned Sefi Rachlevsky, an organiser.