2005 Disengagement From Gaza

Proposed bill:

Freedom of movement for Israelis in Gaza

New bill seeks to lift the ban on Israelis entering the Gaza Strip. "The entry ban is reminiscent of dark periods in Jewish history."

Gaza. Who does it belong to?

Israel went to war against Hamas and is now in possession of all of Gaza, though there remain pockets of resistance. By international law, Israel has the right to annex Gaza as she acquired it in a war of self-defense. Opinion.

Minister Amichai Eliyahu:

'Supporters of Disengagement are responsible for hostages'

Heritage Minister Amichai Eliyahu claimed that the blame for the hostages lies with anyone who supported the Disengagement Law in 2005.

'If there'd been no Disengagement, there'd be no Oct. 7'

Major General (res.) Gershon Hacohen notes 2005 Disengagement allowed Hamas to organize, train, for October 7 massacre.

Erdan:

'The Disengagement was the original sin leading to October 7'

Israel's Ambassador to the United Nations Gilad Erdan joins the Standpoint with Gabe Groisman podcast to discuss the challenges posed by the UN, which is calls a 'sh-t show.'

In Depth:

The disengagement from Gush Katif

A special memorial report on the occasion of nineteen years since the Disengagement Plan went into effect in 2005.

CNN interviews 'godmother of settler movement'

CNN speaks to Nachala General Director Daniella Weiss about campaign to bring Jews back to Gaza in article accusing settler movement of seeking ethnic cleansing.

Will the deal with the devil force Israel to end the war?

Following the pause in fighting, foreign powers including the US and the Israeli left will pressure Israel to end the war. Op-ed.

'So far, so good'

The last message from Ofir's abducted grandparents

Granddaughter of two hostages tells Arutz Sheva: "Before the Disengagement the Kibbutz lived with Gaza as neighbors".

This time, they must totally lose

No pity, no international considerations. No UN and ICJ. We have to make them hurt. A lot. And then take back Alei Sinai, Nisanit and Dugit.

Hamas: Withdrawal from Gush Katif was a turning point

A Hamas newspaper published an interview reviews the organization's advancements since Israel left Gush Katif.

18 years after disengagement:

Son of terror victim weds on ruins of uprooted Samaria community

MK Limor Son Har-Melech’s son got married on the ruins of her home in Homesh in an event attended by ministers and Knesset members.

"Unprecedented levels" of police violence?

In the 'disengagement', the Supreme Court conflated nonviolent civil disobedience with insurrection and sedition. Not today. Op-ed..

Gush Katif evictees recite Tisha B'Av prayers at Gaza border

Dozens of displaced residents from Gush Katif in the Gaza Strip came to the Kissufim crossing at the Gaza border on Tisha B'av eve.

Op-ed:

Gaza’s ghosts

We must not repeat the disastrous mistakes of the past. Op-ed.

Op-Ed;

Accountability? Gimme a break

Why do national leaders not have to bear the consequences of flawed initiatives that brought unspeakable misery to so many people? Op-ed.

In rare move:

Israel's Ambassador to the US summoned by State Department

Ambassador Michael Herzog summoned to meeting with Deputy Secretary Wendy Sherman following approval of law repealing Disengagement.

PA organizations:

'Cancellation of Disengagement - a declaration of war'

PA chairman's spokesman blasts Israel, claims it is thwarting any possibility of preventing a security escalation.

US condemns 'provocative' repeal of Disengagement Law

State Department spokesman Vedant Patel condemns repeal of law banning Jews from sites of 4 communities destroyed in 2005 Disengagement.

Disengagement overturned:

Law canceling expulsion from north Samaria passes in 1st reading

'We will return and rebuild,' says Yossi Dagan, who was expelled from Sa Nur in northern Samaria almost two decades ago.

Islamic Jihad official claims Israel is at its weakest

A senior Islamic Jihad official claims that Israel is weak enough to give up dozens of square kilometers of territory.

Revealed:

PM Sharon's phone call with Abbas: 'We've finished up in Gaza'

Newly opened state archives reveal former prime minister's conversations with world leaders after the Disengagement.

Op-ed:

A child of Oslo watches the Tel Aviv protests

The Oslo Accords and the Disengagement prove that the controversy over Supreme Court reforms is not about democracy, it’s about power.Op-ed

17 years later: Did Israel’s Gaza withdrawal aid peace?

Results: Hamas seized control from the PA and together with Islamic Jihad fired tens of thousands of rockets at Israel’s civilians. Op-ed.

Jerusalem girls school repaints iconic Homesh water tower

The Reishit girls school from Jerusalem repainted the bright orange water towers that have come to symbolize the struggle for Homesh.

Israeli journalist: Netanyahu could have stopped Gaza pullout

In a discussion about the 2005 Gaza disengagement, the journalist stated that the former prime minister had the power to prevent the plan.

Watch: Record number of Gazans allowed to work in Israel

With relative quiet over the past year, Israel is permitting the largest number of Gazans within its borders since the Disengagement.

Gaza marks 15 years of Hamas rule: 'Poverty and despair'

Israeli officials were correct in their predictions of life in Gaza when Hamas took over in 2007, slaughtering anyone standing in their way.

'Likud committed greatest fraud - the eviction from Gush Katif'

MK Yomtob Kalfon in Knesset discussion on Gaza Disengagement accuses Likud, opposition of hypocrisy in accusing coalition of fraud.

Menachem Tzion, born in Gush Katif 16 years ago, then expelled

My conclusion: may we never again hear words asking one Jew to sacrifice not himself, but his fellow Jew, for the "common good.". Op-ed.

Minister Ze'ev Elkin:

'The Gaza Disengagement was a terrible mistake'

'Gaza withdrawal fueled Hamas,' Housing Minister says, lamenting Israel's 2005 pullout from the coastal enclave.

Former Supreme Court Judge Tzvi Tal passes away at 94

Judge Tal was highly critical of judicial overreach. Tal Commission regulating entry of haredim into IDF bears his name.

Core community returns to Samaria town uprooted in 2005

This is far from the first time in the last 15 years that an attempt has been made to reestablish the community following the Disengagement.

Coalition Chairman: Cancel Disengagement Law

MKs Miki Zohar and Bezalel Smotrich and Samaria Regional Council chief present plan to nullify Disengagement Law in northern Samaria.

Son of 'Disengagement' PM: No more evacuations

Gilad Sharon, son of former PM Ariel Sharon, says Disengagement allowed Israel to take action in Gaza it could not have done otherwise

'My father did not intend to withdraw from Judea and Samaria'

Gilad Sharon, son of former Prime Minister Ariel Sharon, rejects report which said his father planned a withdrawal from Judea and Samaria.

Gush Katif ring returned to owner after 15 years

Ring lost in synagogue during Gaza Disengagement finds its way back to its owner after story shared on social media.

'There is no half sovereignty'

Samaria Regional Council calls on government to allow Jews to return to 4 communities which were destroyed in 2005 Disengagement.

Woman jailed for desertion following disengaement

Soldier who deserted IDF in wake of Gush Katif expulsions to serve 7 months in prison, be reduced in rank.

Soldier who deserted following Disengagement arrested

Woman who claimed trauma from forcing Jews out of their homes arrested at airport attempting to leave country.

I stand by what I wrote on "Palestine"

Commander of evacuations calls to annul Samaria Disengagement

IDF General who commanded forces in 2005 Disengagement says Israel should cancel law disengaging from northern Samaria.

Heeding left-wing generals' advice got Israel where it is today

INTO THE FRAY: Gaza - Disaster foretold

'Hamas attacks are proof we need to return to Gush Katif'

IDF officer who was evicted from home in Sinai, Gush Katif, calls for unity, rebuilding of Jewish communities in Gush Katif.

'Let the Jews back!'

Families expelled form northern Samaria in 2005 demand right-wing politicians pledge to allow them to return.

Will some Israeli please explain Benny Gantz to Americans?

'Gantz's advisers must be pulling their hair out'

Avi Farhan, who was evicted from Yamit and Gush Katif, responds to Gantz: What kind of security did the Disengagement bring us?

PA 'encouraged' by Gantz's remarks on Gaza pullout

Bennett: Not so fast. “Israelis will not again support someone who proposes evacuating Jews from their homes, even if he does so humanely.”

Discussion: Benny Gantz praises Gaza withdrawal model

Benny Gantz gives first concrete policy position. In new interview Gantz voices support for Israeli disengagement from Gaza 14 years ago.

Benny Gantz:

'We need to take lessons of Gaza pullout, apply them elsewhere'

Israel Resilience Party chairman defends execution of 2005 Gaza pullout, hints at future evacuations.

Likud bans Ariel Sharon's son from contending in primaries

Likud panel cites laxly-enforced party regulations to rule that architect of Gaza disengagement cannot contend in the upcoming primaries.

Tzipi slams Tzipi

Deputy Foreign Minister Hotovely says opposition MK Tzipi Livni should not throw stones over Gaza after her support for the disengagement.

Netanyahu's Vietnam

Former Minister: Disengagement support worst thing I've done

Former Minister Limor Livnat says her grudging support for 2005 Disengagement turned her stomach, hurt family members.

Chief Rabbi calls Disengagement 'disgrace to State of Israel'

Chief Rabbi David Lau visits Gush Katif Museum, laments the thousands who lost everything they had built.

Erdan: Gaza disengagement 'historic mistake'

Amid reports of direct talks with Hamas, Gilad Erdan says decision to leave Gaza hurt Israel for years to come.

Anger and astonishment

The feelings of anger and astonishment I felt on the day of the disengagement plan Knesset vote were engraved in my heart.

Israel and Gaza: How did we get here?

IDF explains how Hamas has continuously provoked conflict with Israel since the 2005 Disengagement instead of building up Gaza.

In first, recording of slain soldier to be heard

Clip of Emannuel Moreno to be played at memorial ceremony. Moreno's work was so secret that it is forbidden to display his picture.