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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