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Israel's Withdrawal from Gaza 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.
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Israel's Withdrawal from Gaza

Israel completes pullout of more than 8,000 Jewish settlers from Gaza ahead of schedule.

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.

Palestinians Flood Into Abandoned Gaza Areas

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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.

Last Israeli Troops Exit Gaza Strip

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Opinion

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.

Israeli Withdraws; What's Next for U.S.?

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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.

The Gaza Pullout through Palestinian Eyes

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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.

Israel Completes West Bank Withdrawal

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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.

Palestinians Face New Power Struggle

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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.

Former Gaza Settlers Face Uncertain Future

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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.

Gaza Fishermen Anxious About Future

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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.

Gaza Pullout Proceeds; Abbas Sets Vote

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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.

A Jewish Farmer Reluctantly Departs Gaza

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Israelis Watch as Violence in Gaza Winds Down

In just five days, Israel has nearly cleared Gaza of all Jewish settlers. The process has sometimes been traumatic; scenes of violence Thursday in one settlement, Kfar Darom, have disturbed many in Israel.

Israelis Watch as Violence in Gaza Winds Down

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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.

As Gaza Settlers Leave, Palestinians Cheer, Plan

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Opinion

West Bank Withdrawal May Be Less Smooth

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.

West Bank Withdrawal May Be Less Smooth

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Emotions Mixed as Troops Force Gaza Evacuations

Col. Ronan Wolf of the Israeli Defense Forces talks about how the Israeli military is handling the evacuation of settlers from the Gaza Strip. Wolf says that many soldiers have mixed emotions as they interact with settlers on the difficult mission.

Emotions Mixed as Troops Force Gaza Evacuations

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Amid Pullout, Palestinians Voice Security Concerns

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas urges Palestinians to avoid violence during forcible evacuations of Jewish settlements in Gaza and parts of the West Bank. But militant Palestinian factions continue to claim the pullout as a victory, and tensions are high.

Amid Pullout, Palestinians Voice Security Concerns

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Leaving Gaza: One Family's Story

Israeli military officials say that by midnight Tuesday, about half of the almost 9,000 settlers in Gaza had left voluntarily. Yehiam and Tzippi Sharabi came to the Gaza settlement of Gadid 23 years ago, and left the area Tuesday.

Leaving Gaza: One Family's Story

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