Disengagement Plan
Announces a unilateral plan to remove Israeli settlements from the Gaza Strip.
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2004 in Israel
Explore 10 historical events and records for Israel in 2004.
Historical records for Israel in 2004
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February
March
Killing of Ahmed Yassin
Israel kills Hamas spiritual leader Ahmed Yassin in an airstrike, prompting widespread Palestinian protests and international criticism.
April
Bush-Sharon Disengagement Letters
Sharon presents his Gaza disengagement plan to President Bush and receives American assurances concerning elements of a future territorial settlement.
Killing of Abdel Aziz al-Rantissi
Israel kills Hamas leader Abdel Aziz al-Rantissi in an airstrike less than a month after the killing of Ahmed Yassin.
May
Operation Rainbow
Sharon's government launches Operation Rainbow in Rafah, combining raids and demolitions with efforts to disrupt militant activity and weapons-smuggling tunnels.
July
International Court of Justice
The International court of Justice (ICJ) rules that the Israeli security barrier violates international law and must be torn down
Security Barrier
The International court of Justice (ICJ) rules that the Israeli security barrier violates international law and must be torn down
September
Operation Days of Penitence
Israeli forces begin a prolonged northern Gaza operation after repeated rocket attacks, producing heavy fighting around Jabalia and nearby communities.
October
Knesset Approves Disengagement Plan
Sharon secures parliamentary approval for his plan to remove Israeli settlements and permanent military positions from the Gaza Strip.
Gaza Operations
Authorizes major Israeli operations in Gaza during continuing Second Intifada violence.
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