The event will be held under the title "Celebrating Jewish Independence on Homesh," marking the first such celebration since the repeal of the Disengagement Law a month ago.
Being assured of the divine will and discovering those assurances to be incorrect can destabilize faith. Sadly, many lost their faith in God.
After the disengagement repeal, the US accused Israel of violating a 2004 agreement, which the official said the US also did not hold to.
National Affairs: The Disengagement repeal law was largely overlooked by the public this week, until the Americans took angry notice.
While Israel can withstand US disapproval of one policy or another, when the disagreements come in quick succession there is a concern about accumulative impact.
Bush’s Road Map, which Israel signed onto in 2002 with reservations, called on the Jewish state to freeze all settlement activity including what was needed for natural growth.
Peace Now warned that the repeal of the Disengagement Law sends the message that "settler violence and Palestinian land theft is effective and appropriate."
Israeli security forces are reportedly preparing to evacuate the crowds of people.
Right-wing MKs praised the repeal of the Disengagement Law, while some are marking the return to Gush Katif as the next goal.
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