Why does Israel want us to call their new Berlin Wall, a fence?

Question

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Answer 1

The World issue with Israel is not the wall or the Fence. Its not built on the Israeli land its built on the poor Palestinian land. That is the Issue.

Answer 2

Because most of it is a fence.

Most of the barrier (over 95% of total length) consists of a "multi-layered fence system" [25] ideally 50 m in width. The IDF's preferred design has three fences, with pyramid-shaped stacks of barbed wire for the two outer fences and a lighter-weight fence with intrusion detection equipment in the middle. Patrol roads are provided on both sides of the middle fence, an anti-vehicle ditch is located on the West Bank side of the fence, and a smooth dirt strip on the Israeli side for "intrusion tracking".

Some sections (less than 5% of total length) are constructed as a wall made up of concrete slabs up to 8 m in height and 3 m in width. Occasionally, due to topographic conditions other sections of the barrier will reach up to 100 m in width.[26] Wall construction (5%) is more common in urban settings, such as areas near Qalqilyah and Jerusalem, because it is narrower, requires less land, and provides more protection against snipers. In all cases there are regular observation posts, automated sensing devices and other apparatus. Gates at various points are controlled by Israeli soldiers.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Israeli_West_Bank_barrier#Structure

Answer 3

A fence makes it sound like they are "protecting" themselves. A wall brings back dark memories.

Answer 4

Looks even higher than the Iron Curtain

Answer 5

because it is a fence, like the one the US needs to build on our southern border.

Answer 6

the fence saves lives, plain and simple.