Ms. RUTI COHEN: (Through Translator) They want us to prove that we lived in Neve Dekalim.

NPR: Many Settlers Remain Unanchored After Gaza Evacuation

Protesters have been blocking the gates of the Neve Dekalim settlement, vowing fierce but non-violent resistance.

BBC: 2005: Settlers protest at Gaza pullout

Ms. YEHUDIT GOLAN (Neve Dekalim): We didn't believe that it will happen, so we set with breakfast.

NPR: Former Gaza Settlers Face Uncertain Future

And also, in one other synagogue, in the largest settlement in Gaza, Neve Dekalim, we've seen similar pictures.

CNN: Hancocks: Dramatic scenes from Gaza

But they were brought here from Neve Dekalim, the largest Jewish settlement in Gaza, after they were forced to leave their homes last week.

NPR: Former Gaza Settlers Face Uncertain Future

Most of the protesters were not residents of Neve Dekalim but young, radical activists strongly opposed to the Israeli government's plan to withdraw from Gaza.

CNN: Largest Gaza settlement evacuated, Israel says

For 15 years, Cohen lived with her husband, a career army officer, and her sons in a large house in the Gaza Jewish settlement of Neve Dekalim.

NPR: Many Settlers Remain Unanchored After Gaza Evacuation

By evening, Neve Dekalim resembled a ghost town.

CNN: Largest Gaza settlement evacuated, Israel says