Settlers pray & pack as Gaza pullout deadline hits (4min)
Israel's government now deems it illegal for civilians to be in the Gaza Strip, as part of its planned withdrawal. Monday, Israeli soldiers will begin knocking on doors with evacuation orders; Wednesday, they plan to use force against those who remain. Thousands of settlers held an emotional prayer vigil Sunday, distraught over losing their homes. Others say they plan to resist the pullout.
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