Sharon Modifying Evacuation Plan

According to the new plan, settlements in Gaza will be evacuated over 7-9 months in four stages. The plan foresees an approval for each stage of evacuations from the cabinet and Knessette approval is required for the entire plan.

The modified plan, which aims to end the Israeli military presence in the Rafah refugee camp, states that Philadelphi Road on the Egyptian border will remain under Israeli control. Withdrawal will be complete by late 2005.