Settlers clash with troops in West Bank, refuse to get eviction orders in Gaza Strip (video here)

The Israeli army commenced the implementation of the withdrawal plan Monday morning, as teams of soldiers entered the northern Gaza Strip settlement of Nissanit to present eviction notices, which will go into effect early Wednesday.

Clashes

In the West Bank, there have been angry clashes between settlers and Israeli security forces near two settlements which are also scheduled for forcible evacuation.

At least one Air Force officer and one settler were hospitalised following the unrest, which happened near several settlements which are scheduled for forcible evacuation.

About 200 residents from the settlement of Shavei Shomron clashed with troops and broke down a gate leading to Sanur and Homesh, two of the four West Bank settlements which will be closed once the Gaza evacuation is complete.


Settlers in some southern Gaza Strip and West Bank enclaves, meanwhile, blocked the entrances to their settlements to prevent Israeli troops and reporters from entering. Some 400 youths opposed to the pullout blocked the main road leading into "Gush Katif" settlement bloc on Monday morning, preventing an army convoy from reaching its destination.