These Canadian-Israeli settlers were forced to leave Gaza 20 years ago. They say it was a mistake

In August 2005, Israel executed a unilateral withdrawal from the Gaza Strip under Ariel Sharon’s Disengagement Plan, evacuating 10,000 settlers from 21 communities in hopes of fostering Palestinian self-governance. However, this vision quickly deteriorated as Hamas rose to power, leading to increased violence against Israel, culminating in the tragic events of October 7, 2023.

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