Archive - Aug 23, 2005

Headlines (5:12)
The evacuation of all 21 settlements in Gaza and 4 in the West Bank is complete. Israel’s Army Chief, Lt. Gen. Dan Halutz, said bulldozing Of the settlements will take 10 days followed by a military pull out. He said he expects Gaza to be in complete control of the Palestinians by September. Israel’s Prime Minister Ariel Sharon said Israel will maintain control of the remainder Of the West Bank. Palestinians hope to also recover control of the West Bank.

European Union negotiating countries have called off nuclear incentives talks with Iran that were scheduled for August 31st. Helene Papper has more.