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The Gaza Withdrawal -
Winners and Losers
Socioeconomic Bulletin Numbers 4 & 5
by Shir Hever
"We are disengaging, but not separating. We are bound to live together on one land as neighbors, and therefore we must cooperate"
-Abu Mazen
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In August-September 2005, Israel unilaterally withdrew its forces from the Gaza Strip and evacuated the settlements it had built there. A great deal has been written on this move from many angles.
This bulletin will attempt to discuss the economic implications of the withdrawal, and to point out who benefited from it and who was harmed. The analysis is based mainly on sources from the Israeli media.
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The Gaza Withdrawal -
Winners and Losers
Socioeconomic Bulletin Numbers 4 & 5
by Shir Hever
"We are disengaging, but not separating. We are bound to live together on one land as neighbors, and therefore we must cooperate"
-Abu Mazen
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In August-September 2005, Israel unilaterally withdrew its forces from the Gaza Strip and evacuated the settlements it had built there. A great deal has been written on this move from many angles.
This bulletin will attempt to discuss the economic implications of the withdrawal, and to point out who benefited from it and who was harmed. The analysis is based mainly on sources from the Israeli media.
Table of Contents:
1. Historical Background
a. History of the Gazan Settlements
b. The Situation Prior to the Withdrawal
c. The Withdrawal
2. The Settlers
a. The Government?s Double Speak
b. Compensation Payments
3. The Israeli Government
a. The Struggle Mentality
b. The Cost of the Withdrawal
c. Political Achievements
4. The Israeli Public
a. Bearing the Costs of the Withdrawal
b. The Political Power Shift
5. Private Companies
6. International Involvement
a. Political Support for Israel
b. U.S Aid for the Withdrawal
c. Aid to the Palestinians
7. Palestinian Society
a. Position of the PA
b. Dangers to the Palestinians
c. Beneficial Aspects to the Palestinians
d. The Political Effects of the Withdrawal
8. Looking towards the Future
Endnotes
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