 Watch: The deportees from Gush Katif still long for a real homeAnita Tucker misses the spirit of the place that, like it’s magnificent sand, got into every nook and cranny. MK Yevgeny Sova: 'Deportation from Gush Katif was a mistake'MK Yevgeny Sova from Yisrael Beyteinu talks about lessons he believes should be learned 15 years after expulsion. 'To this day I've heard no apology from Yair Lapid'Minister Rabbi Rafi Peretz attacks Opposition Chairman's conduct during Gush Katif expulsion: 'Perhaps for him it was a victory.' 'Want to protest Netanyahu? Let them demonstrate in capsules'MK Shlomo Karhi responds to continued demonstrations against PM and warns: 'The road to elections isn't long.' 'I asked Sharon why, and he just kept quiet'Arik Sharon's advisor talks about trying to find out reason for disengagement, proposal he made, and decision to leave position. Gush Katif ring returned to owner after 15 yearsRing lost in synagogue during Gaza Disengagement finds its way back to its owner after story shared on social media. Jewish ties to GazaOne of the most significant facts largely ignored by both the Western and Arab media is the historic Jewish presence in Gaza, which predates the Arab conquest of the Middle East by centuries. Hamas leader: We create rockets from Gush Katif water pipesYahya Sinwar says Hamas uses Israeli irrigation pipes left from Gaza disengagement for missiles. 'I'm the first one in line to return to Gush Katif'14 years after Gush Katif evacuation, Anita Tucker tells Arutz Sheva how she still yearns to return home. Helping young couples and remembering the uprooting of gravesUnique event raises funds for brides whose families were expelled from Gush Katif. Back to largest prayer meeting ever held in IsraelWalter Bingham returns to the days and prayers that preceded the expulsion from Gush Katif. Gush Katif expellees to United Right: Don't forget usOrganization of Gush Katif evacuees demands United Right include issue of evacuees who remain in distress in coalition negotiations. Israeli voters will sway US policyWhatever “Deal of the Century” emerges, expect it to reflect whichever Israel emerges after Tuesday – a nation to the Left, or a nation to the Right. '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? Hamas, UN to turn former Gaza settlements into recycling plantNearly 14 years after Gaza pullout, Hamas to build recycling center on ruins of Gush Katif settlements. Gush Katif Day as part school curriculum"..in recent years it [Gush Katif Day] had gained momentum and hundreds of schools mark this day.” Iran can be made to pay for sponsoring terrorHow Stephen Flatow won the fight to make Iran pay for murdering his daughter. Hurricane Michael, US Passports, Trump,...the Flood is Coming!Trump recognized Jerusalem as Israel's capital, but there are stormclouds ahead. Gush Katif still hurts, Mr. NetanyahuAre Jews always to keep a packed suitcase in the closet, even in Israel? Former Minister: Disengagement support worst thing I've doneFormer 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. 'They are bombing Ashkelon from my former home's balcony'Avi Farhan, who was evicted from his home during the Disengagement from Gaza, calls to reestablish communities that were demolished. 'I apologize on behalf of the government for the disengagement'Social Equality Minister Gila Gamliel visits Gush Katif Museum, says clear to all now disenagement only hurt Israel. '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.' 'If we stand our ground - the world will follow'Israel Hayom's Editor-in-Chief: 'As long as Palestinians prioritize us not having a state more than their having one, there won't be peace.'Resurrection after the expulsion from Gush KatifListen to the inspiring story of a woman who was evacuated from Netzarim and rebuilt her life with her family in the city of Ariel. INTO THE FRAY: Gaza - A “simple” solutionDenying—or delaying—the inevitable does not make it any less inevitable, only more costly. 'Disengagement was breaking point in Israel's history'Former Defense Minister who opposed 2005 disengagement visits center dedicated to memory of destroyed Jewish communities of Gaza. Evacuated again: Ex-Gush Katif resident's home demolishedMan evicted from Gush Katif rebuilds in Judea - only to be evicted and have home demolished a second time. 'This is discrimination.' 'We'll build a beautiful synagogue in Gaza'Emotional prayer ceremony at new synagogue in Netzer Hazani marks 12 years since the destruction of the synagogues of Gush Katif. 'The wound will never heal'Father of terror victim whose grave was uprooted from Gush Katif: 'people don't understand what it means to uproot a grave, a family.' Memorial for the fallen of Gush Katif: 'Second burial'Relatives visit new graves of those who were dug up from their graves in Gush Katif, where no Jewish graves remain. New commando unit head is ex-Gush Katif resident, Bible expertThe new head of the Shayetet-13 naval commando unit is a former winner of Israel's Bible Competition who once lived in Gush Katif. Watch: Distraught over the destruction of the TempleEmotional reading of the Book of Lamentations during Tisha B'Av by Gush Katif expellee, Rabbi Shmuel Tal. Farmers from Gush Katif to receive greater compensationJerusalem District Court rules that expelled farmers of Gush Katif are entitled to compensation according to current property values. New Jerusalem street: 'Gush Katif Square'Gush Katif Square inaugurated today near Jerusalem's Gush Katif Museum. Museum Director: 'This is an historic day.' 'For the first time in 50 years, Israel will decide for itself'Chairman of Republicans Overseas Israel says Trump administration represents unprecedented opportunity for Israel. Report: Trump donated to aid disengagement evacueesNew report finds that Donald Trump donated large amounts of money to aid Sinai and disengagement evacuees in the 1980s and in 2005. Southern Command: Hamas is ready for the next warSouthern Command chief, Eyal Zamir, at a conference for southern residents explained that Hamas is preparing for the next round of fighting. Gush Katif evacuee appointed Ashkelon Chief RabbiRabbi Ophir Cohen, head of the Ashkelon religious community, was chosen as the new Chief Rabbi of Ashkelon. Expelees bring Torah and prayer to the KibbutzThe expelled residents of Elei Sinai in Gush Katif eventually found residence in Kibbutz Palmachim. Now they are building a synagogue. Bnei Dekalim - Commemoration, building, and UnityEvacuees from Gush Katif in Bnei Dekalim remember what they have lost while working tirelessly to build their new community. Watch: Bennett marks 11 years since Gush KatifSpeaking to Arutz Sheva, Minister Naftali Bennett shares his feelings over the Disengagement, which changed Israel's history, 11 years ago. Watch: Gush Katif evacuees rebuild synagogues11 years after the expulsion from Gush Katif, the evacuees are building synagogues in their renewed communities. Gush Katif residents gather 'Homeward'In a rally along the Gazan border, Gush Katif supporters chanted: "We will yet return to Gush Katif!" 'We can't let things deteriorate'"The Disengagement brought upon us a human, Zionist, and security tragedy, and the warnings proved to be true." 'National responsibility to not repeat Gush Katif'While commemorating 11 years since the expulsion of Gush Katif, Uri Ariel is concerned that history will repeat itself - through Amona. Regret & nostalgia abound in Gush Katif eventMinister and MKs speak about the decisions that led to the "disengagement" from Gaza and its aftermath in event marking 11-year anniversary. 'Gilad pushed his father to expel Gaza Jews'Historian Arye Yitzhaki, among those expelled from Gush Katif, calls on the Likud party not to trust Gilad Sharon, son of former PM. 'Homeward' - a longing for Gush KatifEphraim Menashri, child of Gush Katif, sings of his loss and the fight for his home, in a new single titled "Homeward." Gush Katif continues a basketball tradition11 years after the expulsion from Gush Katif, past residents continue to participate in a basketball tournament honoring Itai Yolis z"l. 'We fought Sharon, if need be we can fight Bibi'Likud minister visits Amona protest tent, promises to fight for embattled town. 'We made a mistake in Gush Katif, we cannot repeat it.' Glick: 'We haven't given up on the Gaza Strip'New Likud MK Yehuda Glick pledges to promote interests of Judea & Samaria residents, keep hopes alive for return to Gush Katif. Ex-MK slams rabbi's 'desecration of God's name'Dr. Ben-Ari criticizes yeshiva dean who announced he rejected state in Disengagement, warns he didn't learn the lesson of the Pharisees. 'We can't give up ideology to expand government'Minister Ze'ev Elkin tells Arutz Sheva about importance of principles, eternal phenomenon of anti-Semitism, danger of withdrawals. 'Israel settles olim, but not Gush Katif evacuees'Ashkelon Regional Council head explains how Israel still hasn't fulfilled its promise to take care of former Gush Katif residents. The Torah scroll invalidated by the DisengagementAfter Gush Katif expulsion Torah was found to be invalid - even though it had been completely valid in its decades of use in Gaza. |
