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The Disengagement Process as Approved by the Knesset
by Yated Ne'eman Staff

The following is a summary of the process as it was approved by the Knesset last week. It may change in implementation, but this is what was envisioned:

A Four-Stage Evacuation Process

After the necessary preparations, the government (Cabinet) will have to approve the evacuation of settlements in the Gaza Strip and northern Samaria. The settlements are to be divided into four groups, and the future of each settlement would be determined separately.

Razing of the Buildings

The plan states that during the evacuation, all homes of settlers and public buildings including synagogues, would be razed. However, Israel would strive to pass on schools and factories to the hands of an international organization, which would use them to help the local Palestinian population that is not involved in terrorist activities.

The Gaza Border

Israel would monitor the Gaza Strip's land border. The IDF would also be the sole body that would control the air and sea. Israel would continue to hold the right to carry out military operations as needed. Israel would examine the possibility of establishing a port and airport in Gaza.

The Philadelphi Route

Israel would maintain control of the Philadelphi route, which divides southern Gaza from Egypt. At a later stage, Israel would consider evacuating the route, as well, based on the security situation and the Egyptian willingness to assist supervising the area.

Judea and Samaria

IDF forces would not remain in the four settlements slated for evacuation in northern Samaria. However, military activity in the rest of Judea and Samaria is to continue as before. The IDF would reduce the number of checkpoints in Judea and Samaria. The majority of the bases in the areas to be evacuated would be dismantled, except those Israel would decide to pass on to an international organization.

The Security Barrier

Israel is to continue building a security barrier based on government decisions. However, the barrier would be built while taking into account humanitarian considerations, and in an effort to reduce as much as possible the harm it would inflict on the local Palestinian population.

 

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