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ICYMI: WATCH: Why did Israel give up Gaza for…nothing?

In 2005, under Prime Minister Ariel Sharon’s disengagement plan, Israel evacuated 21 settlements in Gaza, forcing thousands of Israelis from their homes.

Once a champion of settlements, Sharon made a dramatic reversal amid rising violence and security concerns.

The withdrawal reshaped Gaza and Israeli politics, sparking lasting controversy over its consequences, from Hamas’s rise to the ongoing conflict.

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[Anonymous] 4 hours ago

Israel has to invest in settlements as it invests in defense systems. No reason to delay the construction of settlements. The balance inside and outside Israel has changed.

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