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Last year, in compliance with the Roadmap for peace, Israel evacuated the Gaza Strip, forcing thousands of Jewish settlers to abandon their homes and industries, including thousands of prosperous, productive greenhouses. Israel left them intact, to be used by the Palestinians, providing work and valuable income. But as soon as the Israelis left, the Palestinians proceeded to destroy the greenhouses ! And the attacks continue. Read on…

Palestinian self-destruction

Several greenhouses belonging to the former settlement of Morag in the Gaza Strip were destroyed last Friday during an attempt by dozens of Palestinian gunmen to take control of the area. The attack was the latest in a series that began almost immediately after the settlements were evacuated.

Hundreds of greenhouses and other agricultural installations have been sabotaged over the past few months. The Palestinian company in charge of the greenhouses issued an urgent appeal to Palestinian Authority (PA): "These greenhouses provide a source of income for over 4,500 families," company officials said. "We are very disturbed by the recurring attacks and thefts."

PA security forces opened fire at the attackers, killing a 21-year-old and wounding four others. The Palestinian security forces managed to regain control over parts of the greenhouses. They said the attackers caused heavy damage to most of the greenhouses before leaving the area.

"This was the most dangerous attack on the lands of the settlements," said one Palestinian officer. Following Friday's confrontation, hundreds of Palestinian gunmen took to the streets in the nearby city of Khan Yunis and opened fire at PA policemen. Four policemen were wounded, and three police stations were set on fire. The gunmen also blocked the main road between Khan Yunis and Rafah and chanted slogans against the PA and its security forces.

Militiamen belonging to various groups in the Gaza Strip have set up training bases on some of the evacuated lands, further escalating tensions in the area.

The mayor of Khan Yunis resigned in protest against the growing state of anarchy and lawlessness in his city. He was particular enraged by repeated attacks on the municipality by gunmen belonging to various groups.

Last week scores of gunmen stormed the municipality and threatened to kill the mayor and other officials. The raid was apparently linked to disputes over the ownership of lands in the areas that were evacuated by Israel.

Jerusalem Post, May 14, 06,
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