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.

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

We completed today the evacuation of the Israeli presence from the Gaza Strip.

Nothing justifies a departure today.

The only option to avoid war is the departure of the number one warmonger in the world US President George W Bush. His policy has brought disaster to the United States. This crazy man should go and also his subject, disciple and follower UK Prime Minister Tony Blair.

What we have today is the departure of the first group ... which is going to travel to Canada.