Disengagement 2007

Uncovering the failures in Israel’s response to the October 7 Hamas invasion - opinion

The October 7 Hamas invasion exposed severe shortcomings in Israel’s preparedness and response. Explore the multi-faceted responsibilities and lessons that must be addressed for a safer future.

Palestinians take control of an Israeli tank after crossing the border fence with Israel from Khan Yunis in the southern Gaza Strip, October 7, 2023.
 Visitors walk by the water tower on the ruins of the evacuated settlement of Homesh on August 27, 2019.

Hundreds to celebrate Independence Day in Homesh after disengagement repeal

 Evacuation of modular structures on the Homesh hilltop in the West Bank, December 24, 2021.

State: Gantz must make decision on razing Homesh Yeshiva

ISRAELIS HARVEST grapes for wine, some of which will be exported. The author notes that market forces have trumped boycott attempts.

White and blue and black


Security forces evacuated settler families from Sa-Nur

In 2005 Israel razed four settlements in Northern Sa-Nur along with 21 communities in Gaza.

Activists that have returned to ruins of Sa-Nur  settlement in Samaria which was razed during 2005 disengagement

Majority of Israelis say they opposed Gaza withdrawal, contrary to polling at the time

Bar-Ilan University Begin-Sadat Center for Strategic Studies poll shows that some 59 percent of the Israeli public said they were opposed to the withdrawal from Gaza in 2005.

OPPONENTS OF the disengagement plan from Gaza confront Border Police at the synagogue in the settlement of Kfar Darom in August 2005.

Gush Katif evacuees mark 10th anniversary of uprooting

Hundreds of former residents of Gush Katif and Northern Samaria congregated at the President’s Residence where President Reuven Rivlin had initially been scheduled to address them.

An Israeli opponent of Israel's disengagement plan from Gaza mourns before evacuation in the Jewish Gaza Strip settlement of Kfar Darom

Bennett tours Gaza settler museum to mark 10 years since disengagement

In his meeting with students, Bennett spoke about the impact the disengagement has had on Israel and its standing in the world.

OPPONENTS OF the disengagement plan from Gaza confront Border Police at the synagogue in the settlement of Kfar Darom in August 2005.

Knesset elections 2015 update: Choice of Bennie Begin - Bad news for Likud

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Media Comment: The vacuum of critique

In 2005, Israel’s media was largely exuberant about the upcoming unilateral retreat, for Sharon was implementing one of its dreams: the end of part of the “occupation”

Prime Minister Ariel Sharon addresses the nation on the disengagement from Gaza, August 15, 2005

The Gaza solution: Lessons for future peace

Any concessions in the face of Palestinian terror will play directly into the hands of Israel’s worst enemies, whose thirst for Jewish blood will subsequently grow stronger.

OPPONENTS OF the disengagement plan from Gaza confront Border Police at the synagogue in the settlement of Kfar Darom in August 2005.