July 1, 2002

The IDF dismantles 9 vacant settlement enclaves set up without Israel's permission, says another 10 will be removed in the coming days. At least 4,000 unemployed Palestinian workers march on the PA headquarters in Gaza, calling for PA to create jobs and wages in light of the closure. (HA, WT 7/1; XIN 7/1 in WNC 7/2; MM, NYT, WT 7/2; MM 7/3)