August 18 - Neve Dekalim

Jewish settler protesters sleep inside the synagogue in the settlement of Neve Dekalim, southern Gaza Strip Thursday Aug. 18, 2005. On the second day of removing settlers by force, troops encountered stiffer resistance than at the start of the operation. However, security officials said they expected to clear out all 21 Gaza settlements by Tuesday, more than two weeks ahead of schedule. By nightfall, troops planned to have cleared out 18 of Gaza's 21 settlements, police said. (AP Photo/David Guttenfelder)