Israeli ministers join push to reestablish settlements dismantled in Gaza in 2005
Protesters called for the return of Jewish settlements that were evacuated from the Palestinian territory two decades ago.
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Israeli government ministers and lawmakers joined thousands of demonstrators calling for the reestablishment of Jewish settlements in Gaza that were dismantled in 2005 as part of Israel's unilateral disengagement from the territory, according to a report from Turkey's Anadolu Agency.
The demonstrators demanded a return to the settlements evacuated two decades ago, a position that runs counter to the international consensus, in which most governments and international bodies regard Israeli settlement in occupied Palestinian territory as contrary to international law. Israel disputes this characterization.
The 2005 disengagement, ordered under then-prime minister Ariel Sharon, saw Israel withdraw its settlers and military from Gaza after decades of occupation and settlement construction there. Sunday's demonstration reflects renewed debate within Israel over the territory's future status.
The report did not specify the exact number of participants or provide further detail on any government response to the demonstrators' demands. The issue remains a highly sensitive one, tied closely to the broader and unresolved question of Gaza's postwar governance.
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- Israeli ministers, lawmakers join thousands in push to reestablish illegal Gaza settlements — Anadolu Agency (Turkey)
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