Israelis march to Gaza border demanding re-establishment of settlementsre-establishment of settlements
Thousands of Israelis, including settlers and right-wing activists, marched toward the Gaza border on Sunday, demanding the government re-establish Israeli settlements in the war-shattered Palestinian territory.
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich and National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir were expected to attend the rally, which prompted the IDF to close border areas ahead of the event.
The march highlights rising tensions over settlement policies in Gaza and their impact on the broader US-Iran-Israel War.
Pro-Settlement Activists
Pro-settlement activists and right-wing Israeli politicians frame the march as a legitimate operation to restore Jewish sovereignty over Gaza, arguing that settlements were displaced due to conflict and should be re-established to strengthen Israel's territorial claims.
Palestinian Critics
Palestinian observers and international critics describe the march as an aggressive provocation that undermines efforts for peace, viewing the attempt to re-establish settlements in Gaza as a violation of Palestinian rights and an escalation of the ongoing conflict.
- Gaza settlements were dismantled in 2005 following the evacuation of nearly 8,000 Jewish residents.
- Since 2023, the Gaza war has displaced over 2 million Palestinians, leaving most settlements in ruins.
- Ben Gvir has previously called for mass deportations of Gaza Palestinians to facilitate new settlement projects.
US-Iran-Israel War
The United States and Israel have resumed full-scale war with Iran after the June 2026 ceasefire collapsed, with the US launching massive airstrikes on approximately 90 military sites across Iran, including the Bushehr nuclear plant, while Iran effectively closed the Strait of Hormuz, trapping hundreds of vessels and halting over 11 million barrels per day of Gulf crude.
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