In the summer of 2005, the Israeli government ordered the evacuation of the Gaza Strip, a move that required the removal of 8,500 Jewish settlers from their homes. The operation, led by Brigadier General Gershon Hacohen, was a deeply emotional and divisive event that pitted the Israeli army against its own citizens. As the settlers, supported by protesters from across the country, vowed to resist the evacuation, the soldiers were forced to confront the reality of their mission. The evacuation of the Gaza settlements, known as Gush Katif, was a significant step on the road map to peace, but it was also a traumatic experience for all involved, highlighting the deep divisions within Israeli society.