THE GAZA DISENGAGEMENT - WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW

Every day Israpundit (www.israpundit.com) carries reports on what is happening on the ground in Gaza. I think Irish readers should know something of this

1. Yesha's pioneers steadfastly refuse to co-operate
AP, 2005_05_11, reports:
Israel Official Says No Gaza Pullout Delay
few of the 9,000 settlers slated for evacuation have cooperated with government efforts to find them new homes and jobs or compensate them for their losses.
The Defense Ministry has been heavily involved in pullout preparations, dealing with scenarios ranging from Palestinian militant attacks to violence by Jewish extremists against troops carrying out the evacuation.
2. So why is he still in the GOI???
From JPost, 2005_05_11:
Netanyahu escalates attack on PM
Escalating his criticism of the prime minister he aims to replace, Finance Minister Binyamin Netanyahu has delivered a stinging assault on Ariel Sharon's disengagement plan, asserting that it helps fuel a Palestinian perception that Israel can ultimately be destroyed altogether under unrelenting terrorist assault.
"Anything that persuades the Palestinians that we are being pushed by their superior will and their acts of terror to vacate one position after another emboldens terror and pushes peace away," he told The Jerusalem Post in an interview. "This poses a great danger to us."
3. Supporters of Sharon's Deportation Plot turning uglier
From JPost:
4 J'lem teens held for erecting provoking posters
Jerusalem police on Wednesday arrested four Jewish teens after they were caught putting up provoking posters in the city, police said.
Signs reading "The IDF murders children" and "Liquidate the opponents of the disengagement" were found in the vehicle they were traveling in around the city's Katamon neighborhood during the pre-dawn hours, Jerusalem Police spokesman Shmuel Ben-Ruby said.
The four have refused to cooperate with the police investigation, and have maintained their right to remain silent.
4. Parliament's speaker against Sharon's Deportation Plot
From Arutz 7:
Rivlin Fears Disengagement Will Destroy Israel
Knesset Speaker Reuven (Rubie) Rivlin this evening stated that he fears the government's plan to dismantle Jewish communities, withdraw soldiers and evacuate residents "is liable to destroy all of us."
Rivlin spoke at the government ceremony ending Memorial Day. "I stand here and tremble," he added. The Knesset speaker told the gathering that the disengagement plan has caused confusion and is leading the country to a boiling point.
5. Solidarity celebration in Gush Katif
From Arutz 7:
Gush Katif Rally Without Politicians
Organizers of tomorrow's mammoth Independence Day rally in Gush Katif said politicians would not make speeches during the festivities. More than 80,000 supporters of Jewish life in Gaza rallied during the recent Passover holiday, and even more are expected to celebrate Israeli Independence day in Gush Katif. Buses will transport visitors from the Kissufim parking area, the rest of the way to the Jewish Gazan communities.
One of the highlights of the happening will be the dedication of the Kfar Darom synagogue, 10 years after current Prime Minister Ariel Sharon laid its cornerstone.
6. Franz Kafka, meet Israel's legal system
From Arutz 7:
Remand of Three Expulsion Opponents Extended
An Ashdod court on Tuesday afternoon extended the remand of three Shomron residents for seven days. The three are being held over in compliance with a Shin Bet security-service request based on “undisclosed classified evidence” against them.
They stand accused of planning to block Tel Aviv roads in opposition to the expulsion plan by setting vehicles ablaze.
Attorney Uri Keinan stated the actions of his clients are legitimate and within the confines of the law, adding he has not seen any evidence linking them to any illegal activities.