The Wall

A section of the wall at Qalqilya

A WACC project holder in Palestine has sent us these images, taken by different photographers, showing how art can confront repression - murals on the Israeli West Bank Barrier. For more information on the wall see http://www.stopthewall.org/ or the Wikipedia entry on the barrier. The 425-mile (680-kilometre) long barrier, made of concrete walls and razor-wire fences, is still being erected by Israeli authorities. The first five paintings shown were done by Banksy, a British artist who describes the barrier as "the ultimate activity holiday destination for graffiti writers". Other photos show how the wall doesn't appear so oppressive on both sides.

The International Court of Justice has ruled that Israel's West Bank barrier is illegal and construction of it should be stopped immediately. The ruling said the barrier's construction was "tantamount to annexation" and impeded the Palestinian right to self-determination. Read more.