Israeli ministers join march to Gaza to demand return of settlements
Israeli government ministers and parliamentarians participated in a march toward the Gaza border to advocate for the rebuilding of Jewish settlements. The event occurred despite military restrictions and official government stances against resettlement.
Why it matters
The participation of high-ranking officials in pro-settlement rallies highlights internal divisions within the Israeli government and complicates regional peace efforts.
Hundreds gather near the border as far-right figures push to rebuild settlements removed in 2005.
x whatsapp-stroke copylink google Add Al Jazeera on Google info Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir joins pro-settlement Israelis on a march towards the Gaza Strip [Amir Cohen/Reuters] By Faisal Ali Published On 19 Jul 2026 19 Jul 2026 Israeli cabinet members and parliamentarians have joined a march towards Gaza to call for the rebuilding of Jewish settlements in the besieged Palestinian territory.
The march on Sunday defied a military order that restricted their route at the last minute over concerns that some participants planned to cross the fence into the besieged Palestinian territory.
The rally is the latest sign of how calls to resettle Gaza have moved from the political margins into Israel’s mainstream political discourse.
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