The Guardian of London is reporting that the United Nations is evacuating most of its foreign staff out of Gaza because of security concerns. The UN Relief and Works Agency was formed to care for hundreds of thousands of Palestinian refugees in Gaza. A UN spokesperson said the main reason for the evacuation was the expanding Israeli military operations in northern Gaza. Yesterday Israeli forces shot dead four young Palestinians, including three in the Jabaliya refugee camp. One of the Palestinians killed was said to be about 10. The othes were both under 18. And in the West Bank, Israel has announced it will seek US approval to build thousands of more illegal housing units in settlements near Jerusalem. The Bush administration’s mideast envoy Elliot Abrams is expected to meet with Prime Minister Gen. Ariel Sharon today.