JERUSALEM, June 16 (Xinhuanet) -- Israel has presented to the Palestinian National Authority (PNA) detailed maps of the civilian infrastructure in Gaza and northern West Bank settlements scheduledfor evacuation in mid-August, security sources said Thursday.   The maps cover roads, electricity and water networks as well asother infrastructure information.

   Israel and the PNA also agreed on a series of measures aimed atalleviating hardship of everyday lives of the Palestinians.

   The measures include easing Palestinians' entry into Israel andextending operational hours of Karni crossing in the Gaza Strip. 

  An agreement will also be struck on the renewal of summervacation visits, which will allow Palestinians living in other Arabstates to visit their families in the West Bank and Gaza.

   Meanwhile, William Ward, US security coordinator in the Mideastregion, praised Israel and the PNA Thursday for making jointefforts to ensure a smooth Gaza with drawal.

   During his visit to the West Bank city of Jericho, Ward saidboth sides have to make sure that every step creates a favorable atmosphere for the disengagement plan due on Aug. 15.   However, he expressed concern over the security situation in the Palestinian territories. "The Palestinians have to take care ofthis problem to return trust to both sides," he said.

   During his visit, Ward met with Palestinian Interior MinisterNasser Youssef and inspected a security forces training camp inJericho.

   Israel plans to pull out forces and settlers from all 21settlements in the Gaza Strip and four out of 120 in the West Bankto "disengage" from conflicts with the Palestinians.  Enditem