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Former Gush Katif Leader Lior Kalfa Predicts Gradual Return to Gaza Settlement Area
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First reported by Now 14 · 17 hours ago
What happened
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 gradual return to Gaza settlements. He criticized the political use of the IDF in the evacuation and highlighted ongoing family military service amid current security challenges.
- 01Lior Kalfa recalls the 21-year anniversary of Gush Katif evacuation and his leadership role.
- 02Settlers chose nonviolent resistance during evacuation, avoiding confrontation with IDF soldiers.
- 03Kalfa criticizes political decisions to use the military against Jewish settlers as wrong and harmful.
- 04He notes his family’s continued military service on Gaza and Syrian borders amid ongoing conflict.
- 05Kalfa is optimistic about a gradual return to Gaza settlements within several years.
- 06He envisions Gaza as part of the western Negev and integral to Israel’s future settlement plans.
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