BBC (Saturday): Abbas sets out his plans for Gaza

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BBC (Saturday): Abbas sets out his plans for Gaza

From the BBC Online
Dated Saturday August 20 22:25 GMT (3:25 pm PDT)

Abbas sets out his plans for Gaza

Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas has spoken of his plans for Gaza following the closure of Jewish settlements.

He said that the settlement of Netzarim would eventually form part of a seaport for Gaza, and thousands of public housing units would be built in Morag.

Israeli forces are due to resume operations on Sunday to evacuate the few settlements still occupied.

Palestinian militant group Hamas has pledged to continue its armed campaign against Israel after the Gaza pullout.

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