What we saw here crossed all boundaries. Everybody who was now on the roof will be arrested and put in prison.

We are here to evacuate, and we will not leave until it is empty.

We're going to outnumber everybody. We have the technology, the knowledge and the will to confront (defiant settlers).

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.

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

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