The movement to reestablish Jewish settlements in the Gaza Strip, once considered a fringe cause after the 2005 Disengagement, has surged into the Israeli mainstream following the October 7 attacks. Ultra-nationalist groups, backed by influential politicians and thousands of activists, have organized rallies, conferences, and public campaigns to push for resettlement, with some leaders advocating for the transfer of Gaza's civilian population. Opinion polls show growing support for the initiative among the general Israeli public, extending beyond the religious-Zionist community. However, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu remains unconvinced, viewing the prospect of settlements in Gaza as unrealistic, which poses a significant obstacle to the movement's ambitions. Despite this, activists continue to press forward, drawing on strategies used in the West Bank and vowing to persist in their efforts to reshape Gaza's future.
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