Israeli ministers, settlers call for return to Gaza settlements
A group of Israeli ministers and settlers called for renewed Jewish settlement in areas of Gaza previously evacuated. The call drew criticism from Palestinian officials and international observers.
A group of Israeli ministers and settlers called for renewed settlement in areas of Gaza that Israel had previously evacuated. The call reignited debate over the territory's status.
Palestinian officials rejected the calls, maintaining that Gaza is Palestinian territory. Under international law, settlement activity in occupied territory is considered unlawful by most countries and international bodies.
Observers said such statements could complicate ongoing ceasefire and reconstruction efforts. The issue remains a sensitive one, with differing views also present within the Israeli government itself.
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