Thousands of Israelis March to Gaza Border Demanding Re-establishment of Settlements
On July 19, 2026, thousands of Israelis, including settlers and right-wing activists, marched to the Gaza border near Kibbutz Zikim, demanding the re-establishment of Israeli settlements in the Palestinian territory. The demonstration, joined by Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, was held under the slogan 'After 21 years, we're returning home,' referencing Israel's 2005 unilateral withdrawal of around 8,500 Jewish settlers. Participants waved Israeli flags and called on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's right-wing government to authorize a return to Gaza. Israeli security forces deployed to prevent marchers from advancing into the restricted area. The march comes amid ongoing war that has rendered much of Gaza uninhabitable, with Israeli forces controlling over 60% of the strip despite a ceasefire with Hamas.
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