Gush Katif
Israeli-media coverage mentioning Gush Katif, translated into English and compared across sources. 48 recent stories.
Israeli Minister Smotrich Warns Right Against Complacency to Avoid Oslo-Like Disaster
Israeli Minister Bezalel Smotrich warns right-wing voters against complacency and political fragmentation, fearing a return to Oslo-like dangers if the left regains power. He high…
Gilad Erdan's Party Criticizes Likud Over Ganim Settlement Event and Disengagement Legacy
The Ganim settlement was reestablished after 21 years with a ceremony attended by prominent right-wing politicians, including Yuli Edelstein who recently joined Gilad Erdan's part…
Israeli Settlers Reestablish Ganim Settlement in Northern Samaria After 21 Years
After 21 years, Israeli settler families have returned to reestablish the Ganim settlement in northern Samaria, following government approval to legalize multiple settlements. Fin…
Founders Decide to Establish Maon Settlement in Southern Hebron Hills
Amir Kadmon, a founder of the Maon settlement, described how a group of young pioneers chose the southern Hebron Hills for their agricultural community despite logistical challeng…
Former Beit Shemesh Mayor Aliza Bloch Joins New Party of Gilad Erdan and Yuli Edelstein
Former Beit Shemesh mayor Aliza Bloch joined the new party of ex-Likud members Gilad Erdan and Yuli Edelstein, who face challenges crossing the electoral threshold. Meanwhile, ent…
Likud Denies Offering Gilad Erdan Safe Seat Amid New Party Launch and Accusations
After announcing a new party, former Likud members Gilad Erdan and Yuli Edelstein faced denials from Likud about an alleged safe seat offer. Likud accused them of vote theft and s…
Likud Denies Offering Gilad Erdan Protection Amid New Party Launch and Mutual Accusations
After announcing a new party, former Likud leaders Gilad Erdan and Yuli Edelstein faced denials from Likud about offered protections and accusations of vote theft. Erdan rejected…
Israeli Singer Narkis Shares 10 Personal Facts Including Her Gush Katif Roots and Unique Dance Show Appearance
Religious Zionist Rabbis Discuss Community Challenges and Celebrate Milestones in Israel
Religious Zionist rabbis discussed community challenges, political neutrality, and celebrated milestones including engagements and military ceremonies. Key figures reflected on pa…
Elisha Ben Kimon Appointed Permanent Military Correspondent for Yedioth Ahronoth and ynet
Elisha Ben Kimon has been named the permanent military correspondent for Yedioth Ahronoth and ynet, succeeding Yoav Zeitoun. Ben Kimon has extensive experience covering security a…
Yossi Dagan Receives International Award for Leading Settlement Renewal in Northern West Bank
Yossi Dagan, head of the Shomron Regional Council, received the "Brave Leadership of Zion Award" for leading the renewal of Jewish settlements in northern Samaria. At a Jerusalem…
Rabbi Yosef Alnakawa Reflects on Gaza Expulsion and Lifelong Spiritual Mission
Rabbi Yosef Alnakawa, former chief rabbi of Gush Katif, recounted his life from childhood to the traumatic Gaza expulsion and his ongoing spiritual mission. He described personal…
Thousands Visit Joseph's Tomb in Nablus Calling to Restore Jewish Presence
Thousands of worshippers, accompanied by Israeli officials and military, visited Joseph's Tomb in Nablus for the first time in 26 years, calling for restoring Jewish presence and…
21 Years After Gaza Disengagement, Rabbi Warns Against Ignoring Early Threats
On the 21st anniversary of Israel’s 2005 Gaza disengagement, Rabbi Eliezer Chaim Shenwald warns against ignoring early political threats, urging the national-religious community t…
Panel Explores Youth of West Bank Settlements and Their Heavy Personal Costs
A panel on the Israeli program “These Religious” examined the motivations and hardships of West Bank hilltop youth, featuring testimonies about their deep connection to the land…
Chronic Trauma from Gush Katif Expulsion Causes Long-Term Health Issues Among Displaced Residents
Years after the 2005 expulsion from Gush Katif, many displaced residents suffer chronic health problems linked to prolonged trauma and stress. Dr. Hana Katan highlights how ongoin…
Minister Dudi Amsalem Warns Left Will Close Channel 14 and Undermine Settlements If Returned to Power
Israeli Minister Dudi Amsalem warned that if the left returns to power, they will close Channel 14, replace security officials, and dismantle settlements in Judea and Samaria. He…
Dr. Hanna Katan Reflects on Gush Katif Expulsion, Emphasizes Hope and Jewish Presence in Israel
Dr. Hanna Katan reflects on the emotional impact of the Gush Katif expulsion, stressing the importance of Jewish presence in Israel and hope for future return. She connects the lo…
Yinon Magal Condemns Gush Katif Disengagement in Fiery Response to Old Advertisement
Yinon Magal condemned a post-disengagement advertisement supporting the 2005 Gush Katif evacuation, calling its supporters "a bunch of idiots." He reflected on his painful experie…
Finance Minister Smotrich Reflects on October 7 Attacks and Controversial Stance on Hostage Returns
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich reflected on the October 7 attacks, denying personal fault despite acknowledging the tragedy occurred under his watch. He highlighted his opposit…
Reflecting on Tisha B'Av: The Meaning Behind Our Prayers and Fasts
The article reflects on the significance of fasting and praying on Tisha B'Av despite unfulfilled dreams, using biblical and modern examples to show that these acts reveal deep co…
Ariel Sharon’s Close Aide Recalls PM’s Rationale Behind Gaza Disengagement
Yoni Ben Menachem, a close aide to Ariel Sharon, detailed Sharon’s justification for the 2005 Gaza disengagement, emphasizing military incapacity to protect settlers and the desir…
Israeli Broadcasters Reflect on Jewish Unity and Antisemitism on Tisha B'Av
On Tisha B'Av, Israeli broadcasters Moshe Mens and Ariel Sharfer hosted a special program reflecting on Jewish unity amid internal divisions and rising antisemitism. Rabbi Ben Zio…
Neve Dekalim Yeshiva Marks 50 Years Since Gush Katif Evacuation With Resilience and Renewal
Neve Dekalim Hesder Yeshiva in Ashdod marks 21 years since its evacuation from Gush Katif, recalling the painful displacement and subsequent rebuilding. After temporary relocation…
Channel 14 News Anchor Dana Varon Expresses Pain Ahead of Gush Katif Evacuation Anniversary
Channel 14 news anchor Dana Varon expressed deep pain and anger on Instagram ahead of the 21st anniversary of the 2005 Gush Katif evacuation, condemning lingering views she links…
Former Gush Katif Leader Lior Kalfa Predicts Gradual Return to Gaza Settlement Area
Lior Kalfa, former leader of Gush Katif settlers, reflected on the 21 years since the evacuation, emphasizing the community's nonviolent resistance and expressing optimism about a…
Educator Connects Tisha B'Av to Personal Losses to Help Children Understand
Educator Avinoam Harash encourages parents to relate Tisha B'Av to personal and contemporary experiences of loss and hardship to help children understand its significance. He uses…
Efrat Council Head Warns Settlement Evacuations in West Bank Remain Possible
Dov Shafler, head of Efrat council, warns that settlement evacuations in the West Bank remain possible despite 21 years since Gaza disengagement. He calls for stronger military ac…
Tisha B'Av Marks a Series of Tragic Events in Jewish History
Tisha B'Av, originally marking the destruction of the Jewish Temples, is associated with numerous tragedies including expulsions, wars, and deportations, shaping Jewish history an…
Remembering Tel Katifa: Life and Loss in Gaza's Former Settlement
Tel Katifa, a small Israeli settlement in Gaza evacuated in 2005 during the disengagement plan, is remembered for its community and tragic loss. Former residents and soldiers reca…
Father of Israeli Hostage Calls for Mutual Respect as Key to National Unity on Tisha B'Av
Tzvika Mor, father of Israeli hostage Eitan Mor, urged mutual respect as the foundation for true unity among Jews during Tisha B'Av commemorations at the Western Wall in Jerusalem.
Dr. Ruth Kabessa Abramzon Urges National Unity as Essential for Israel’s Security
Dr. Ruth Kabessa Abramzon writes that Israel’s security fundamentally depends on national unity, especially after the October 7 tragedy. She warns that division weakens the nation…
Singer Yuval Dayan Reflects on Tisha B'Av Fasting and Its Spiritual Meaning
Israeli singer Yuval Dayan reflected on the spiritual significance of Tisha B'Av, expressing the strangeness of mourning a historical event she never witnessed. She highlighted th…
Journalist Moriah Kor Reflects on Gush Katif Expulsion and Calls for Long-Term Change in Israeli Consciousness
Moriah Kor, journalist and Katif Conference host, reflects on the 21st anniversary of the Gush Katif expulsion, arguing that protests alone failed to change reality. She calls for…
Tens of Thousands Gather at Western Wall to Mark 1958 Years Since Temple Destruction on Tisha B'Av
Tens of thousands gathered at Jerusalem's Western Wall on Thursday to mark 1958 years since the destruction of the Jewish Temples on Tisha B'Av, observing traditional fast and mou…
Gush Katif Rabbi Predicts Israel Will Return to Gaza After Iron Swords War
Rabbi Yigal Kaminetsky of Gush Katif expressed certainty that Israel will return to Gaza, strengthened by the recent Iron Swords war. He envisions a peaceful future there and call…
Dr. Sudi Namir Recalls Saving Lives in Gush Katif Before Forced Eviction by IDF
Dr. Sudi Namir, the longtime doctor of Gush Katif, recounted his experiences saving lives amid terror attacks and his forced eviction by the IDF 21 years ago. He also shared his e…
Legendary Gush Katif Doctor Breaks Down on Air Reflecting on Expulsion as 'Generational Mourning'
Professor Sudi Namir, the renowned doctor of Gush Katif, emotionally reflected on the 2005 expulsion during a Tisha B'Av broadcast, calling it a "crying for generations" and expre…
Israeli Women Reflect on the Meaning of the Temple's Destruction on Tisha B'Av
On Tisha B'Av, Israeli women from diverse backgrounds discussed the ongoing personal and national impact of the Temple's destruction, sharing stories of loss and resilience while…
Israel Reflects on Gush Katif Evacuation as Spiritual Renewal Emerges
Twenty-one years after the Gush Katif evacuation, Israelis reflect on the national trauma and emerging spiritual renewal marked by solidarity and faith. The 2005 evacuation, espec…
Dr. Ruth Kabsa Abramzon Says Gaza Disengagement Marked Israel’s Deep Crisis With Its Identity
Dr. Ruth Kabsa Abramzon stated at a Katif Heritage Center event that Israel’s 2005 Gaza disengagement reflected a deep national crisis where the state disconnected from its Jewish…
Tehila Cohen Reflects on Life After Losing Both Legs in 2000 Gush Katif Terror Attack
Tehila Cohen, who lost both legs in a 2000 terror attack in Gush Katif, shares her lifelong struggle and calls for resolving the conflict's root causes. She reflects on her painfu…
Finance Minister Smotrich Reflects on Disengagement 21 Years Later, Urges Settlement Expansion
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich reflected on his detention during the 2005 disengagement from Gush Katif, praised recent settlement expansions in northern Samaria, and called fo…
Founder of Neve Dekalim Warns of Possible Future Evacuations in West Bank Despite October Lessons
Professor Avi Levi, a founder of Neve Dekalim, warns that despite lessons from the October conflict, future forced evacuations in the West Bank remain possible due to rising extre…
Rabbi Turgeman and Avishai Ben Haim Discuss Surge in Jewish Faith Since War
At a conference marking 21 years since Gush Katif's evacuation, Rabbi David Turgeman and journalist Avishai Ben Haim highlighted a significant rise in Jewish faith and identity si…
Israeli Government Secretary Criticizes Enforcement Policy Against Ultra-Orthodox Draft Evasion
Yossi Fox, Israel's Government Secretary, criticized the enforcement approach against ultra-Orthodox draft evasion as counterproductive and revealed that Rabbi Lando blocked a str…
Finance Minister Smotrich Says Israel Has No Interest in Joining Iran Conflict Now
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich said Israel currently has no interest in joining a conflict with Iran, preferring the current US-Iran tension. He stressed Israel's readiness for…
Yinon Magal Declares Israel Will Return to Settle Gaza Strip
Yinon Magal declared on a special broadcast that Israel will return to settle the Gaza Strip, comparing it to the historic Jewish return to their land after exile. He emphasized t…