Disengagement

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 Homesh

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..

Gaza’s ghosts

We must not repeat the disastrous mistakes of the past. 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 is 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.

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.

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.

Menachem Tzion, born in Gush Katif, 16 years ago, during the expulsion

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.

Former Supreme Court Judge Tzvi Tal has passed 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 Sa-Nur in northern Samaria, evacuated in Disengagement

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.

Son of 'Disengagement' Prime Minister Ariel Sharon: 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

Sharon's son: 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.

'Apply sovereignty to communities destroyed in Disengagement'

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.

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.

'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?

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.

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

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.

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.

Crown Heights women: 'Time to retake Gaza'

Women's group from Chabad area of Brooklyn calls on Israeli government to heed Lubavitcher Rebbe's advice and act to retake Gaza.

Commander of Gaza expulsion admits: it was a mistake

13 years since the expulsion from Gush Katif, ILTV speaks with Maj. Gen. (Res.) Gershon Hacohen, who commanded the operation.

'End the injustice of the Disengagement'

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

'Nothing has changed after 13 years'

Ceremony on anniversary of withdrawal from Gush Katif forced to move because of threat of rocket attack. 'They promised peace if we left.'