text: Israeli parliament backs Gaza pullout plan Israel #39;s parliament ratified Prime Minister Ariel Sharon #39;s Gaza withdrawal plan on Tuesday, a pivotal step toward the first evacuation of settlers from occupied territory Palestinians want for a state.
inputs: Israeli parliament backs Gaza pullout plan Israel #39;s parliament ratified Prime Minister Ariel Sharon #39;s Gaza withdrawal plan on Tuesday, a pivotal step toward the first evacuation of settlers from occupied territory Palestinians want for a state.