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Source: BBC World Service-PRI-WGBH Boston "The World"
Roundup
8-15-05

Interview with Israeli historian (5min)

Jewish settlers are moving out of Gaza today ahead of Wednesday's deadline. The withdrawal is the first time that Israel has agreed to dismantle settlements on Palestinian land that was seized in the Six-Day War of 1967. Host Lisa Mullins speaks to Michael Oren, an Israeli historian who is also a reserve officer in the Israeli Defense Force. He is helping to coordinate hundreds of foreign journalists who are covering the disengagement from Gaza.
Read entire article at BBC World Service-PRI-WGBH Boston "The World"