Israel's Withdrawal from Gaza http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4797062&ft=1&f=4797062 Israel finishes evacuating Jewish settlers from the Gaza Strip and four settlements in the West Bank in a little over a week, ahead of schedule. Palestinians wonder how their lives might change in the wake of the Gaza pullout as their leaders set January elections. en Copyright 2013 NPR - For Personal Use Only NPR API RSS Generator 0.94 Mon, 12 Sep 2005 00:00:00 -0400 http://media.npr.org/images/npr_news_123x20.gif Israel's Withdrawal from Gaza http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4797062&ft=1&f=4797062 Palestinians Flood Into Abandoned Gaza Areas Palestinians celebrated in the abandoned Jewish settlements of the Gaza Strip today, just hours after the last Israeli soldier left the territory, following 38 years of occupation. Mon, 12 Sep 2005 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4843167&ft=1&f=4797062 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4843167&ft=1&f=4797062 Palestinians celebrated in the abandoned Jewish settlements of the Gaza Strip today, just hours after the last Israeli soldier left the territory, following 38 years of occupation.

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]]> Last Israeli Troops Exit Gaza Strip The last Israeli soldiers leave Gaza early Monday, ending 38 years of Israeli occupation. Thousands of Palestinians rushed into the area that used to be the Jewish settlements in Gaza, and burned at least four synagogues. Mon, 12 Sep 2005 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4841877&ft=1&f=4797062 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4841877&ft=1&f=4797062 The last Israeli soldiers leave Gaza early Monday, ending 38 years of Israeli occupation. Thousands of Palestinians rushed into the area that used to be the Jewish settlements in Gaza, and burned at least four synagogues.

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]]> Israeli Withdraws; What's Next for U.S.? In the wake of Israel's historic withdrawal from the Gaza Strip, some American analysts argue that Washington should push for a final settlement of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, while others advocate a step-by-step approach. Tue, 30 Aug 2005 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4824556&ft=1&f=4797062 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4824556&ft=1&f=4797062 In the wake of Israel's historic withdrawal from the Gaza Strip, some American analysts argue that Washington should push for a final settlement of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, while others advocate a step-by-step approach.

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]]> Creating a New Gaza With the Israeli withdrawal from Gaza complete, attention turns to plans for redevelopment in the area. Nigel Roberts of the World Bank tells Renee Montagne about rebuilding prospects and obstacles to economic recovery. Mon, 29 Aug 2005 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4821295&ft=1&f=4797062 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4821295&ft=1&f=4797062 With the Israeli withdrawal from Gaza complete, attention turns to plans for redevelopment in the area. Nigel Roberts of the World Bank tells Renee Montagne about rebuilding prospects and obstacles to economic recovery.

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]]> Withdrawal Protests Relied on Teenage Activists In Israel, "the kids in orange" are young Orthodox Jews who were at the forefront of the resistance to Israel's withdrawal from the Gaza Strip. Wed, 24 Aug 2005 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4814340&ft=1&f=4797062 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4814340&ft=1&f=4797062 In Israel, "the kids in orange" are young Orthodox Jews who were at the forefront of the resistance to Israel's withdrawal from the Gaza Strip.

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]]> The Gaza Pullout through Palestinian Eyes The historic Israeli withdrawal from the Gaza Strip has ended, but new challenges have just begun for the Palestinians who will now settle the area. The Palestinian Authority must grapple with issues such as electricity, security, water rights and housing for Gaza's new residents. Wed, 24 Aug 2005 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4814014&ft=1&f=4797062 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4814014&ft=1&f=4797062 The historic Israeli withdrawal from the Gaza Strip has ended, but new challenges have just begun for the Palestinians who will now settle the area. The Palestinian Authority must grapple with issues such as electricity, security, water rights and housing for Gaza's new residents.

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]]> Palestinians Face New Power Struggle The Israeli withdrawal from the Gaza Strip sets the stage for an intensified power struggle between the ruling Fatah movement of Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas and the militants of the Islamic group Hamas. Tue, 23 Aug 2005 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4812646&ft=1&f=4797062 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4812646&ft=1&f=4797062 The Israeli withdrawal from the Gaza Strip sets the stage for an intensified power struggle between the ruling Fatah movement of Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas and the militants of the Islamic group Hamas.

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]]> Israel Completes West Bank Withdrawal Israeli troops and police complete the evacuation of settlements in the Gaza Strip and the West Bank. Troops have already begun demolishing the settler homes in Gaza prior to handing the territory over to the Palestinian Authority in a few weeks. Tue, 23 Aug 2005 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4812619&ft=1&f=4797062 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4812619&ft=1&f=4797062 Israeli troops and police complete the evacuation of settlements in the Gaza Strip and the West Bank. Troops have already begun demolishing the settler homes in Gaza prior to handing the territory over to the Palestinian Authority in a few weeks.

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]]> Gaza Withdrawal May Usher in New Economy With Israel evacuating troops and settlers from the Gaza Strip, new talk is circulating about a Palestinian economy. Mon, 22 Aug 2005 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4810656&ft=1&f=4797062 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4810656&ft=1&f=4797062 With Israel evacuating troops and settlers from the Gaza Strip, new talk is circulating about a Palestinian economy.

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]]> Former Gaza Settlers Face Uncertain Future Many of Gaza's former Jewish settlers are living in hotels around Israel, uncertain of their future. Those who refused to leave Gaza voluntarily face the prospect of much less help from the government. Mon, 22 Aug 2005 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4809629&ft=1&f=4797062 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4809629&ft=1&f=4797062 Many of Gaza's former Jewish settlers are living in hotels around Israel, uncertain of their future. Those who refused to leave Gaza voluntarily face the prospect of much less help from the government.

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]]> Gaza Fishermen Anxious About Future As the Israeli withdrawal from Gaza continues, Palestinian fishermen in the region wonder whether or not Israel will lift current restrictions that limit where they may fish. Israel imposed the restrictions as a security measure during the Intifada, but the fishing constraints have had both economic and environmental impacts. Sun, 21 Aug 2005 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4809356&ft=1&f=4797062 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4809356&ft=1&f=4797062 As the Israeli withdrawal from Gaza continues, Palestinian fishermen in the region wonder whether or not Israel will lift current restrictions that limit where they may fish. Israel imposed the restrictions as a security measure during the Intifada, but the fishing constraints have had both economic and environmental impacts.

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]]> Gaza Pullout Proceeds; Abbas Sets Vote Israel has completed most of its planned withdrawal of Jewish settlements from Gaza. Four settlements await final evacuation after a break for the Sabbath. Meanwhile, Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas sets elections for late January. Sat, 20 Aug 2005 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4808356&ft=1&f=4797062 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4808356&ft=1&f=4797062 Israel has completed most of its planned withdrawal of Jewish settlements from Gaza. Four settlements await final evacuation after a break for the Sabbath. Meanwhile, Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas sets elections for late January.

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]]> A Jewish Farmer Reluctantly Departs Gaza A week ago, celery farmer Anita Tucker said she would try to convince Israeli soldiers to let her stay in Gaza. Now she tells Scott Simon she's on her way to temporary housing in the Golan Heights. Sat, 20 Aug 2005 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4808359&ft=1&f=4797062 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4808359&ft=1&f=4797062 A week ago, celery farmer Anita Tucker said she would try to convince Israeli soldiers to let her stay in Gaza. Now she tells Scott Simon she's on her way to temporary housing in the Golan Heights.

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]]> As Gaza Settlers Leave, Palestinians Cheer, Plan Palestinians have been watching the Israeli army evict Jewish settlers from the Gaza Strip with undisguised satisfaction. But many are worried about what the future may hold. Fri, 19 Aug 2005 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4807610&ft=1&f=4797062 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4807610&ft=1&f=4797062 Palestinians have been watching the Israeli army evict Jewish settlers from the Gaza Strip with undisguised satisfaction. But many are worried about what the future may hold.

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]]> West Bank Withdrawal May Be Less Smooth Robert Siegel talks with <EM>Jerusalem Post</EM> editor-in-chief David Horovitz about the continuing settlement withdrawal by Israel. Most settlements in the Gaza Strip were cleared out this week, but next week four West Bank settlements are to be evacuated. Horovitz says the West Bank evacuations could be more complicated than Gaza, because Israel is still retaining much of its territory in the West Bank. Fri, 19 Aug 2005 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4807613&ft=1&f=4797062 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4807613&ft=1&f=4797062 Robert Siegel talks with Jerusalem Post editor-in-chief David Horovitz about the continuing settlement withdrawal by Israel. Most settlements in the Gaza Strip were cleared out this week, but next week four West Bank settlements are to be evacuated. Horovitz says the West Bank evacuations could be more complicated than Gaza, because Israel is still retaining much of its territory in the West Bank.

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