On Israeli withdrawals from the Palestinian territories

The Israeli prime minister Ariel Sharon denied his intention to carry out other unilateral withdrawals after the withdrawal from Gaza set in July.

In its weekly meeting, the Israeli Cabinet approved the start of building 150 temporary houses for the settlers who will be evacuated. Their total number is expected to reach 9,000 from 21 settlements in Gaza and four isolated settlements in the West Bank.

The occupation army started large scale training as a test for withdrawal from Gaza and evacuation for the settlers.