Following the massacre of 1,200 Israelis on October 7, 2023, Israeli settlers aimed to take back Gaza, an area from which they were previously removed. They began building a political movement focused on annexation and repopulation with Jewish settlers, despite significant opposition from the Israeli security establishment and citizens. Dissent was evident as soldiers expressed horror at the idea of having to protect settlements that may require sacrificing lives. Despite widespread public disapproval, Prime Minister Netanyahu remains beholden to his coalition, which relies on far-right support to remain in power.
After Hamas massacred 1,200 Israelis on October 7, 2023, Israeli settlers sought to retake Gaza, pushing for a political movement to annex the territory and displace Palestinians.
The Israeli security establishment and most citizens oppose the hard right's land grab, with dissent becoming visible when settler activists toured the Gaza border region.
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