In pictures: Settlement closures

1 of 8 Israel moved to dismantle some settlements on Monday, despite the resistance of settlers who blocked the way

2 of 8 Israeli Defence Minister Shaul Mofaz tried to persuade the settlers to leave peacefully, but failed

3 of 8 Some children of settlers helped their parents create obstacles for the army...

4 of 8 ... while others stayed out of the fray

5 of 8 There were some scuffles between soldiers and settlers...

6 of 8 ... but the army managed to dismantle a water tower - one outpost's only permanent structure

7 of 8 They razed structures at other outposts to the ground...

8 of 8 .... leaving the settlers behind