The Knesset budgeted compensation for Israeli settlers who volunteer to be evacuated under Ariel Sharon’s Gaza withdrawal plan. The $8 million package was passed by a vote of 10-8 in the Knesset Finance Committee on Monday, two weeks later than expected.
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