The Israeli government's projection has been that both the withdrawal and the security fence will be completed by the end of 2005. Sharon's retirement is likely to come within another twelve months, with a new opposition leader having to be chosen as well.
按照以色列政府的构想，撤离计划和安全屏障都会在2005年底完成。沙龙极有可能在未来的12个月内退休，而同期的巴勒斯坦也存在领导人更替的问题。