Evicted Jewish-Israeli settlers seek cultural affirmation along with monetary compensation

What is it about?

Close to 10,000 Jewish-Israeli settlers were evicted from Gaza and other areas as part of an Israeli withdrawal from occupied territories in 2005. In their negotiation over compensation with the relevant parliamentary committee, settler representatives demanded not only to be compensated for their financial losses, but also to be reaffirmed as good citizens who have made a significant contribution to Israeli history.

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Why is it important?

Regardless of their acceptability among other Israelis, Jewish-Settler beliefs have had a historical influence on Israeli politics and foreign policy. Understanding how the settlers interpret political processes and make demands upon the state can help design compensation schemes that better address their own belief system and thus help plan future resettlement schemes.