Gaza pullout tests Sharon in a world of fragile hope
In Jerusalem the Gaza withdrawal scene and uprooted families frame Ariel Sharon as a potential image booster while Palestinians seek a path to statehood. Amid questions of who rules Gaza post-withdrawal, violence and unilateral moves cloud peace prospects and risk undermining trust.
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Ariel Sharon
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Saeb Erekat
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Mahmoud Abbas
Hamas
Islamic Jihad
Locals celebrate Gaza pullout amid settlement evacuation
In AL-MAWASI and Rafah, residents watch Israeli soldiers load settlers onto buses and depart Shirat Hayam and Morag, cheering the withdrawal as a relief from years of crossfire. Abu Salah and Raafat Attar express optimism and relief, noting eased tensions and future beach access.
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Morag
Moraq
Raafat Attar
Attar
Mediterranean
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