Gush Katif

Beyond the Headlines: New synagogue in Kissufim, with the old Torah ark from Gush Katif - opinion

A weekly glimpse into the Israel you won’t read about in the news

The new synagogue in Kibbutz Kissufim.
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich attends a press conference at the Finance Ministry in Jerusalem, July 1, 2026.

Israel 'will return to the whole of Gaza,' should 'erase' Oslo Accords, Smotrich says

FINANCE MINISTER Bezalel Smotrich holds a press conference ahead of the vote on the state budget at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, March 29, 2026.

Smotrich says plans for northern Gaza settlements await Netanyahu's approval

A memorial ceremony at the Nova festival marking two years since the October 7 massacre when Hamas terrorists infiltrated southern Israel, murdering more than 1200 people. October 07, 2025.

Israel gave up Gush Katif and got Oct. 7. Why does Trump think Iran will be different? - opinion


Bayit Yehudi MK: 'My remark thanking God for taking Sharon away was made too soon'

Livni calls MK Struck's comments evil and unintelligent; Marzel: "I'm glad Sharon, a threat to Israel, was removed."

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The impurity of Kerry

The Jerusalem Post

Supreme Court endorses paying millions more in compensation to former Gush Katif settlers

Millions of shekels to be paid out in settlement after families claim committee undervalued their homes.

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MEDIA COMMENT: Yes, there is left-wing media bias

The extreme Left is often described as “peace activists,” but it is invariably “Jewish extremists” when considering the Right.

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Gulf States worried about US-Iran rapprochement

Fears arise that the recent overtures may allow Iran to attain nuclear weapons and consolidate its regional position.

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La nécessité de reconstruire

Huit ans après le désengagement, l’organisation JobKatif œuvre toujours pour trouver des emplois à 2 400 ex-habitants du Goush Katif.

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From Palmah to Gush Katif to Bnei Dekalim

As a child, Esther Bazak served in the Palmah. As a single mother she moved to Yamit with her four small children, and from there to Neveh Dekalim.

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The vision to rebuild

8 years since the disengagement from Gaza, and the JobKatif organization has been busy finding employment for nearly 2,400 former Gush Katif residents.

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21 July: EU guidelines

The EU’s decision is a direct consequence of the recklessness and incompetence of the present government.

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MK on disengagement anniversary: One day I’ll return to my Gaza home

Gush Katif evacuation is ongoing national tragedy, says Edelstein; Ariel: MKs who voted for move should apologize to Kalfa.

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