 15 Jul 2005 @ 04:54, by Judih Haggai
This week has seen a lot of action.
Suicide bomber on a pedestrian crosswalk near a Netanya mall killed 5 and injured almost a hundred others. Qassam rockets have been fired on an Israeli settlement, Netiv Ha'asera, and 'disengagement' tactics have even reached our kibbutz.
Starting off with the homescene:
A few weeks ago, I commented that there were Army checkpoints on the road from Be'er Sheva to the road leading to our kibbutz. This week, with Gush Katif residents and supporters preparing anti-disengagement protests, the Government stepped in and closed the road to the Gaza settlements to non-residents. See link: [link]
Since our fields lead straight over to Gaza, the army has begun patrolling entry into our kibbutz to prevent non-resident supporters from sneaking into Gaza via our fields.
Soldiers are now dropping by the Kibbutz Col-bo (mini-market) to buy cigarettes and watermelon. Trips out of the area are beginning to involve delays to account for checkpoints where we have to show our residency ID.
Meanwhile, there are constant palestinian infiltrations or at least attempts. Six wannabe bombers were stopped by Army yesterday.
There have been military retaliations on Gaza (see link: [link]
Settlers and supporters are planning a march from Gaza to Jerusalem from Monday to Wednesday.
And as for me, I'm trying to minimize sweating out the super hot weather and political turmoil, safe inside with a heavenly A/C to watch the Tour de France.
Have a good weekend.
judih
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