Call Me Back - with Dan Senor Israel's Withdrawal From Gaza, 20 Years Later (Part 1) - with Asi Shariv and Amit Segal
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Aug 14, 2025 
Amit Segal, an Ark Media contributor and author of 'It’s Noon in Israel,' and Asi Shariv, former senior advisor to Prime Minister Ariel Sharon, delve into the pivotal 2005 Gaza withdrawal. They share insights on the complex dynamics of Israeli politics during that era and the influence of the Camp David summit's failure. Segal and Shariv explore the relationships between key political figures, including Sharon and Netanyahu, and reflect on how this historic decision reshaped public opinion and the future of Israeli-Palestinian relations.
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From Law Firm Intern To Senior Advisor
- Asi Shariv joined Ariel Sharon's office in April 2002 after working for a lawyer close to Sharon and never returned to private practice as promised.
- He entered political life amid a major military operation and quickly found himself handling high-stakes political work.
Bush Speech Shifted Israeli Policy Bounds
- In June 2002 President Bush publicly endorsed a Palestinian state and laid out conditions, surprising Israel's right-wing leadership.
- Sharon's acceptance of the principle of eventual Palestinian statehood began shifting policy discussions inside his government.
Security Shift Made Unilateral Withdrawal Plausible
- The Second Intifada collapsed Israeli faith in bilateral peace and shifted public mood toward separation over marriage with the Palestinians.
- This created political space for unilateral ideas like the disengagement to gain broad appeal.