Israel's Disengagement from Gaza (CRS Report for Congress)
| Release Date |
Revised Sept. 16, 2005 |
| Report Number |
RS22000 |
| Report Type |
Report |
| Authors |
Carol Migdalovitz, Foreign Affairs, Defense, and Trade Division |
| Source Agency |
Congressional Research Service |
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Summary:
In December 2003, Prime Minister Sharon announced that Israel would unilaterally withdraw
from
the Gaza Strip; the evacuation of settlers began on August 17, 2005, and was completed on August
23. Disengagement was carried out efficiently, rapidly, and without major violence. Related issues
coordinated with the Palestinians included disposition of settler assets and security. The implications
of disengagement for the West Bank, the "Road Map," and a future Palestinian state
are uncertain.
The total cost of disengagement exceeds $2 billion, and Congress may deal with a special Israeli aid
request in the future. See also CRS Issue Brief IB91137, The Middle East Peace Talks , and
CRS Issue Brief IB82008, Israel: Background and Relations with the United States .
