IDF Spokesperson Announcement

30 June 2005

Temporary limitation of entry to the Gaza Strip following radicalization of
the activities of factors opposing the disengagement plan.

During the past 24 hours, factors opposing the disengagement have
radicalized their activities in the Gaza Strip, including repeated
violations of the law and order, as well as harm to Palestinian residents of
the area, and to the security forces.

Updated information exists regarding additional groups of Israelis that are
moving towards the Gaza Strip, in an attempt to provide backup for the
rioters and to act to further escalate the situation.

A further escalation of this course of action taken by radical elements may
have grave effects on the region.

In light of this situation, the GOC Southern Command, Maj. Gen. Dan Harel,
signed an order regarding a temporary limitation on entrance and presence in
the Gaza Strip. Entrance to these areas will be allowed to Israelis working
in the area, providing essential services, to Israelis who are listed as
residents of the area, and to others whose entry is permitted by the
authorities.

The IDF and the Israeli Police forces plan to act in the near future in
order to restore calm in the area. Upon completion of this activity, the
order limiting entry to the area will be removed.

It should be noted that this order is not the order of limitation to be
issued by the political echelon as part of the preparations for the
implementation of the disengagement plan.

The IDF and the Israeli Police are in continuous contact with the leaders of
the Gush Katif communities, and are updating them regarding all
developments.

The IDF and Israeli Police are making every effort to minimize the harm to
the residents' daily lives.