Israeli disengagement from the Gaza Strip

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In 2005, following the Second Intifada (2000–05), Israel withdrew its forces from the Gaza Strip and dismantled and evacuated the 21 settlements it built there during its occupation of the territory (1967–2005). Israel withdrew its ground forces from inside Gaza but retained control over its airspace and territorial waters and continued to restrict the movement of people and goods through its blockade and control of most crossings. Due to these continuing controls, the Gaza Strip has continued to be regarded by the United Nations, many international humanitarian and legal organizations, and most academic commentators as being under Israeli occupation, as affirmed by the 2024 International Court of Justice advisory opinion. Israel disputes this interpretation, arguing that its 2005 withdrawal ended the occupation. Historically, according to Article 42 of the Hague Regulations and precedent in international law, it has been generally understood that a territory remains effectively occupied...

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