After the 17th, the only thing left will be for them to fight with the army.

The military rule that began with the Six-Day War ends today. I hope that the departure of our forces from the Gaza Strip symbolizes the beginning of a period of tranquillity.

They can wave any flag they want, but we expect the Palestinian Authority to take full responsibility.

We are at the start of a new beginning, a historic opportunity for a better future for both peoples.

What we saw here crossed all boundaries.

All in all this is a victory for the security forces and for the settlers.