Having withdrawn all its soldiers and settlers from the coastal strip in 2005, Israel has no interest in recapturing Gaza and becoming responsible once again for the welfare of its 1.5m residents.

• 于2005年从这个沿海地带撤回了所有的士兵和以色列移民，以色列对重新占领加沙并对那150万人民的生计负责毫无兴趣。