Consideration for a Two-State Solution - Part V

Ariel Sharon — 2001-2006

The 2005 “disengagement” from Gaza was, for Ariel Sharon, the antithesis of both his nature, as well as life’s direction. Born in 1928 on moshav Kfar Malal to obdurate, mistrustful Russian parents, he was instilled with a deep-seated disdain for Arabs, amplified by the 1929 riots. He developed an inordinate sense of self-confidence and a compulsive work ethic, focusing deeply on details and an uncanny knowledge of Israel’s terrains. He was recognized for his analytical military brilliance, having served in every Israeli war from 1948 until his “retirement” in July 1973...