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Fighting Breaks Out in Gaza Between Israeli Troops & Settlers

HeadlineAug 16, 2005

Fighting has broken out in the Gaza Strip between Israeli forces and Jewish settlers refusing to leave their homes. Early this morning Israeli security personnel entered Neveh Dekalim, the largest Jewish settlement in Gaza. Police arrested 20 young settlers who attempted to block their entry. The Israeli newspaper Haaretz reported that one settler threw an unidentified substance onto the eyes of a police officer temporarily blinding him. Hundreds of young settlers took to the streets and burned tires and large garbage containers to block the movement of the police. Another 500 settlers and right-wing activists were arrested after they tried to illegally sneak into closed-off settlements. Residents have until midnight tonight to leave or face forcible removal. Haaretz is reporting that Israel expected the evacuation of the Gaza Strip to be completed within 10 days. We’ll go to Gaza for a report in a few minutes.

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