21 Years Since the Disengagement: The Blow We Took in 'Swords of Iron' Is a Living Reminder of the Disengagement Disaster | Prof. Avi Levi
Prof. Avi Levi argues that the security disaster of October 7 is a living reminder of the failure of the disengagement from Gush Katif 21 years ago. He warns against returning to ideas of withdrawals and political concessions, emphasizing that holding onto the land must be based on national and historical identity, not just security considerations.
Prof. Avi Levi writes in an opinion piece in Maariv, 21 years after the disengagement from Gush Katif, that the blow Israel suffered on October 7, 2023, is a living reminder of the disengagement disaster. He notes that he thought the disengagement was a historical anomaly that would not repeat, but today calls for withdrawals and political concessions are rising again, including the two-state idea. Levi warns that when holding onto the land is perceived only as a security or economic question, it becomes a subject for negotiation. According to him, without roots, identity, and education about the righteousness of the path, Israeli society will continue to repeat the same destructive mistakes. The article reflects a right-wing nationalist stance and opposes any territorial concession.