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The Gush Katif Committee
The Gush Katif Committee (AKA Friends of Gush Katif) is a non-profit organization whose purpose is three-fold:

=== To work with both the Israeli government and the Gush Katif communities in order to advance solutions to various needs at the temporary caravilla sites and the permanent communities. === This includes:


 * Working with the Tnufa administration and the government offices in order to promote different issues.
 * Promoting the implementation of legislation and government decisions.
 * Centering the Gush Katif lobbying in the Knesset.
 * Pushing to start a National Inquiry Committee.
 * Fundraising for communities.
 * Helping needy families.
 * Taking care of a variety of needs that stem from the needs of the population.

To maintain a strong connection between all Gush Katif communities, including the youth and young adults, to facilitate a natural growth stemming from this healthy connection to Gush Katif.

 * Youth activities in the summer and several events during the year.
 * Publishing a newsletter for the Gush residents.
 * Shared events for the Gush people.

To give voice to the opinion of the Gush Katif people in various areas.

 * Raising awareness of different "stuck" issues.
 * Lobbying for the permanent communities of Gush Katif.

The Gush Katif Committee was established following Ariel Sharon's 2005 Unilateral Disengagement from Gush Katif. The majority of the former Gush Katif residents retained their community frameworks and reorganized independently following the Disengagement in order to re-establish new communities and return to whole and meaningful lives.

It was under these circumstances that Gush Katif rabbis (Rabbi Gabi Kadosh, and chief regional Gush Katif rabbi - Rabbi Yigal Kaminetzky) initiated the current framework of the Gush Katif Committee in order to unite the rehabilitation activities carried out on behalf of the Gush Katif residents.

The "Forum of Ten" within the Committee is comprised of the community heads and includes additional groups representing the Gush Katif residents. It is currently headed by former Neve Dekalim resident, Eliezer Ourbach.

The Gush Katif Committee is located in Mircaz Shapira, D.N. Northern Lachish 79411, Israel.

SprdngTrth (talk) 18:34, 27 April 2014 (UTC)