Palestinians celebrate as Israeli forces leave Gaza Strip.

From: Chicago Tribune (Chicago, IL) | Date: September 11, 2005 | Copyright information

Byline: Joel Greenberg and Rafael Frankel

GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip _ Israeli army forces began leaving the Gaza Strip early Monday after a 38-year occupation, the first withdrawal from an entire territory Palestinians are seeking for a future state.

Tanks and armored vehicles moved out of positions and checkpoints and headed back to Israel as groups of jubilant Palestinians took to the streets to celebrate. On the southern outskirts of Gaza City, cars raced throu...

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