Harvest Bloc of 17 Israeli settlements in Gaza, evacuated in 2005
Israeli Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir has told a podcast host that targeted killings should extend to 30-40 Palestinians per night in Gaza, while urging emigration and settlement expansion. The remarks come as Israel scales back some strikes in Gaza and amid a broader election cycle. Multiple outlets corroborate his comments from interviews on the podcast The 8 October.
Protesters affiliated with Nachala, including high-ranking ministers and lawmakers, have pressed to reestablish settlements in Gaza. The march, dubbed the “March of Thousands,” defies security restrictions as participants approach the Gaza border amid a heavy security presence. The event aims to pressure the government to revive Elei Sinai, Dugit and Nisanit evacuated at Gaza’s 2005 pullout.