Israeli Conference Advocates Resettlement in Gaza

A significant gathering of right-wing Israelis, including senior government officials and members of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's Likud party, took place near the Gaza border, where they called for the resettlement of Jewish communities in the region. Daniella Weiss, co-founder of the extremist settler movement Nachala, declared that Palestinians have lost their right to live in Gaza following the recent conflict, while National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir labeled the encouragement of Palestinian emigration as the 'most ethical' solution. The conference was framed as a response to the October 7 massacre, with attendees advocating for a complete Jewish settlement of Gaza, a notion that has recently gained traction among right-wing political factions. While Netanyahu has distanced himself from these resettlement ideas, the sentiment among his coalition partners remains strong. Anti-government protests occurred outside the event, highlighting dissent against the timing and sentiment expressed by the participants. This rally marks a notable shift of the Gaza resettlement movement from the fringes of Israeli society into mainstream political discourse.