A Palestinian artist paints a mural during the celebrations to mark Israel's imminent departure of the Gaza Strip's 21 settlements after a 38-year occupation, Aug. 17, 2005, in Gaza City. Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon acknowledged Wednesday that the Palestinian Authority was making efforts to ensure the pullout from the Gaza Strip takes place free of violence.
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