For over 25 years, the Israel Office of the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung has been committed to the promotion of public discourse in Israel and throughout the region, and has contributed to the study of political and social processes, searching for suitable and effective solutions to crises and conflicts.

The disengagement plan was undoubtedly a formative event in the history of the State of Israel. From many aspects it has left its mark on Israeli society, and has influenced its political behavior ever since. The implementation and outcome of the plan have raised tough questions as to the place of unilateral actions in Israeli politics in the future and the extent of their legitimacy in general.

This book is the product of joint research by the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung in Israel and the Jerusalem Institute for Israel Studies, which examines the topic from its different perspectives.