'The Gaza Strip has been closed' Israel's withdrawal starts as troops, protesters scuffle

From: Chicago Sun-Times | Date: August 15, 2005| Author: GAVIN RABINOWITZ | Copyright information

KISSUFIM CROSSING, Israel -- Israel lowered a road barrier sealing the Gaza Strip to Israeli civilians at midnight Sunday, signaling the start of a historic withdrawal that will end its 38-year occupation, redraw borders and reshape prospects for Mideast peace.

But several hundred settlers vowed to stay in their homes and ignore orders to leave Gaza within 48 hours. They were reinforced by up to 5,000 hard-line activists from outside Gaza who planned to block forceful evictions.

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