However, when Sharon decided on his 2004 disengagement plan, which included evacuation of Israeli settlements in the Palestinian territories (particularly the Gaza Strip), the National Union and National Religious Party withdrew from the coalition.
Namun, ketika Sharon memutuskan rencana penarikan sepihak pada tahun 2004, yang termasuk evakuasi dari permukiman Israel di teritorial Palestina (khususnya Gaza), Persatuan Nasional dan Partai Religius Nasiona; menarik diri dari koalisi.