August 16

Palestinian Prime Minister Ahmed Qurei (white cap) and minister of civil affairs Mohammad Dahlan (L) paint a wall in Gaza, August 16, 2005. They were preparing for celebrations to mark the Israeli pullout from the Gaza Strip. Israeli troops seized the entrance to the largest Gaza settlement on Tuesday in a bid to quell resistance as Jews in the occupied territory were given a last chance to leave or be forcibly removed. REUTERS/Ahmed Jadallah



Palestinians paint a wall, in preparation of celebrations to mark the Israeli pullout from the Gaza Strip, in Gaza August 16, 2005. REUTERS/Ahmed Jadall