The demonstrators demanded that the plan be put to a national referendum.
In all, 8,500 settlers stand to be displaced in the operation, set for the summer.
Earlier today, Israeli Defense Minister Shaul Mofaz said that Israeli troops could pull back from several West Bank cities within days, depending on the outcome of further talks with the new Palestinian leadership.
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Mofaz was speaking to Israel Radio after holding talks late yesterday with Palestinian official Mohammed Dahlan, on confidence-building steps.
(AP/AFP)
In all, 8,500 settlers stand to be displaced in the operation, set for the summer.
Earlier today, Israeli Defense Minister Shaul Mofaz said that Israeli troops could pull back from several West Bank cities within days, depending on the outcome of further talks with the new Palestinian leadership.
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Mofaz was speaking to Israel Radio after holding talks late yesterday with Palestinian official Mohammed Dahlan, on confidence-building steps.
(AP/AFP)