Disengagement
The Disengagement, הנתקות, was an action taken by Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon to remove all permanent Israeli presence in the Gaza Strip and from four settlements in the northern West Bank (Samaria). It was adopted by the Israeli government and enacted in August 2005. By August 15, 2005, the homes were all demolished. August 15, 2005 is the 10th of Av.