In addition to occupying Palestinians’ land, using their water, and imposing limits on their freedom of movement, the settlements symbolize Israel’s intention to remain, and thus its reluctance to concede independence to the Palestinian people, even if they were to recognize Israel’s legitimacy and show themselves disposed to peaceful coexistence.
Además de ocupar tierras palestinas, utilizando su agua e imponiendo límites a su libertad de movimiento, los asentamientos simbolizan la intención de Israel de permanecer, y por ende su reticencia a conceder la independencia al pueblo palestino, incluso si reconociera la legitimidad de Israel y se mostrara dispuesto a la coexistencia pacífica.