Sharon to delay Gaza pullout Israel will delay the pullout until after the U.S. presidential election in November 2004, according to a security official. Sharon's popularity rating is at an all-time low, with a majority of Israelis believing he should resign.
Israel Assassinates Sheik Yassin The blind quadriplegic was hit by Helicopter fired missles as he was pushed in his wheelchair home from morning prayers. Sheik Yassin is the founder and spiritual leader of Hamas, blamed by Israel for inspiring hundreds of suicide bombings. Hamas has declared open war, saying there will not be 1 response, but many.