DISENGAGEMENT NEWS

Islamic Jihad Suicide Attack on Gush Katif Thwarted - Hanan Greenberg
A major terror attack was thwarted Wednesday when Israeli security forces found an explosive belt weighing eight kilograms in the Mouasi area near Gush Katif. Ten Palestinians suspected of belonging to the terror cell were arrested, including two who were to act as suicide bombers, army officials said. (Ynet News)

Sharon: "The Palestinians Will Steal Everything" in Gaza Settlements - Maya Ben-Gal
The minute Israel completes its withdrawal from Gaza, the Palestinians will steal everything, Prime Minister Sharon warned the ministerial committee on disengagement Thursday. The prime minister expressed skepticism about the ability of the Palestinian security services to prevent widespread theft and looting. "Thousands of Palestinians will break in," he said. Sharon estimated that the evacuation of settlers would be completed by Monday. (Maariv-Hebrew)

Palestinians Fire Two Mortar Shells at Atzmona in Gush Katif
Palestinians fired two mortars at the Gush Katif settlement of Atzmona Thursday morning, Israel Radio reported. (Jerusalem Post)

Woman Sets Self on Fire to Protest Pullout - Yaakov Katz
A 50-year-old woman, a resident of Kedumim in the West Bank, set herself on fire to protest the disengagement at an intersection near Netivot in the northern Negev. Her condition was reported as critical. (Jerusalem Post)