Disengagement Law

New lobby seeks to cancel Disengagement Law for Gush Katif

Samaria governor Yossi Dagan and several MKs hope to bring the cancellation to a vote at the beginning of the next session of Knesset.

Making History:

Disengagement Law abolished in northern Samaria

Defense Minister and head of Samaria Council jointly announced abolishing the Disengagement Law to also apply to Sa-Nur, Ganim and Kadim in northern Samaria. Yossi Dagan: A historic step – on the way to full amendment.

Sderot:

Rockets fired during march demanding Jewish settlement in Gaza

Thousands of marchers arrived in Sderot by buses and in cars, from all over the country. The organizers emphasize that the march is coordinated with security forces and has received all necessary approvals.

New memorial to judge who ruled to cancel the Disengagement Law

Minister Orit Strook: "Eighteen years later, Judge Levy's ruling is finally being implemented."

Memory lapse by former Attorney General

Former Attorney General Menachem Mazus claims that no one has tried to block Ayalon Highway before - but what about the Disengagement Law?

Homesh yeshiva bustles with life at new, permanent location

After 17 years of legal battles and repeated demolitions, students learn in peace in northern Samaroa thanks to repeal of Disengagement Law

Gallant orders IDF to implement repeal of Disengagement Law

Defense Minister instructs head of Central Command to sign order implementing law repealing rule banning Jews from northern Samaria.

Disengagement Law repeal:

Charges dropped against Jews who entered Homesh

Rosh Yeshiva and staff and students at the Homesh Yeshiva will not face prosecution for entering their educational instituion.

Freedom in North Samaria

Freedom in the North of Samaria: Baking matzah at Homesh Yeshiva

Yeshiva students baked matzah for Passover. Yeshiva CEO Vandi: "Everyone is invited on Hol HaMoed to come and rejoice with us Homesh."

Netanyahu clarifies:

Israel not reestablishing towns in northern Samaria

Amid sharp criticism from Biden administration, Netanyahu says nixing of Disengagement Law doesn't mean Israel rebuilding evacuated towns.

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.

In second and third readings:

Knesset approves law canceling expulsion from northern Samaria

The bill lifts the ban on entering and staying in areas in northern Samaria, which was established during the 2005 Disengagement.

Cancellation of Disengagement Law passes in 1st reading

Bill would end policy making it illegal for Jews to live in northern Samaria after nearly 18 years.

Court postpones hearing of Homesh Yeshiva students

Teachers and students from Homesh Yeshiva will come before the court in May, hoping the law they are accused of breaking will be repealed.

State Department:

'The Homesh outpost is illegal even under Israeli law'

State Department spokesperson Ned Price speaks out against plans to normalize the community of Homesh in Samaria.

MK Strock: Public realizes disengagement was an 'injustice'

Strock on the bill to cancel the Disengagement Law in northern Samaria: 'I believe it will pass'.

Homesh Rosh Yeshiva indicted for violating Disengagement Law

Prosecution to ask for jail time for Rabbi Elishama Cohen for visiting his yeshiva in Homesh without proper authoritzation.

Rabbi Chaim Druckman:

'Disengagement Law is stupidity, repeal it as soon as possible'

Leading religious Zionist rabbi voices support for Samaria Council's campaign to pressure govt. to repeal Disengagement Law in north Samaria

Samaria council launches campaign to repeal Disengagement Law

Samaria Regional Council demands new government regulate Homesh yeshiva, cancel Disengagement Law in Samaria immediately upon establishment.

Homesh

Nir Barkat: We will cancel the Disengagement Law

MK Barkat lashes out: This government does not understand what needs to be done. American policy paralyzes Lapid and Gantz.

Gantz: Sa'ar and Elkin moved to the center when they joined me

National Unity party leader says his party is firmly against cancelling Disengagement Law despite previous positions of right-wing members.

MK Strock:

Hope for Homesh after 17 years of repeated demolitions

Orit Strock sees a light at the end of the tunnel. After 17 years of displacement and repeated destruction, Homesh may be made legal again.

MKs ask court to hold off on Homesh ruling until after election

Land of Israel, Homesh lobbies say bill ending Disengagement Law for north Samaria would likely pass after elections, changing Homesh status

Yamina MK supports repeal of Disengagement Law

For the first time, MK from the coalition publicly expresses support for the repeal of the Disengagement Law.

A time for tears: Lament and protest for Gush Katif

"To you the good loyal soldier who on that day the day of the command, approach...enter, sit with us...you fall on my neck, weeping...."

'Wall-to-wall support for canceling Disengagement'

Ten Likud, United Right, MKs, submit bill to cancel disengagement from northern Samaria.

Shabbat in destroyed Samaria community

300 visit Homesh yeshiva 14 years after Homesh was destroyed during 2005 Disengagement.

New campaign: Cancel the Disengagement Law

The expellees of Homesh and Sa-Nur and the Samaria Regional Council, aren't giving up on the annulment of the Disengagement Law.

Shaked: Law expelling Jews will be cancelled

Justice Minister says PM Netanyahu has prevented repeal of Disengagement Law for political reasons.

Irrerversible damage caused by Gush Katif destruction continues

'End the injustice of the Disengagement'

Residents of Samaria communities destroyed during 2005 Disengagement demand government allow them to return to their former homes.

'Delay of northern Samaria bill ignores voter's desire'

MK Shuli Mualem Rafaeli reacts to Netanyahu's decision to delay bill canceling expulsion from northern Samaria communities.

Residents arrested for returning to site of destroyed homes

Former residents of Homesh, destroyed in 2005, arrested while having a Sabbath meal at the site of their destroyed former community.