August 11, 2005
Embassy of Israel Briefing

The Disengagement Plan is an Israeli initiative that is an important part of Israel's ongoing quest for peace. Taking great care in preparation and planning, Israel intends to simultaneously address and advance the security needs of Israel's citizens as well as the aspirations of the Palestinians. Indeed, Disengagement is designed to promote both the economic and social needs and interests of both peoples.

The Disengagement Plan also entails quite a considerable economic cost to the State of Israel, as well as a series of significant sacrifices required of those Israelis that have made their homes and their livelihoods in Gaza and northern Samaria. Click here to read more about the cost and the expenditures involved in the implementation of the Disengagement Plan.

Moshe Fox
Minister for Public Affairs
Embassy of Israel
Washington, DC