From Haaretz
(TelAviv)
Dated Wednesday August 17
First evacuating forces head for Gaza settlements
By Nir Hasson, Amos Harel and Meron Rapaport, Haaretz Correspondents, Haaretz Service and Agencies
The first Israel Defense Forces convoy dispatched to remove settlers now in Gaza illegally crossed into the Strip early Wednesday morning, heading for Gush Katif.
The convoy was briefly held up by anti-pullout protesters blocking roads between the Re'im camp, where thousands of soldiers deployed for the disengagement are based, and the entrance to Gaza. More than 100 vehicles made up the long line, moving toward the main crossing point into the settlement bloc.
The convoy was held up by about 50 anti-pullout protesters blocking roads. Police and soldiers cleared away the demonstrators, dragging them off the road.
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