Posted 1/24/2024, 12:41:00 PM
Israeli Lawmakers Call for Controversial Resettlement of Gaza, Drawing International Criticism
- Event on Sunday calls for resettling of Jews in Gaza Strip, with thousands expected to attend conference in Jerusalem
- Event has support from Likud ministers and far-right MKs, including Minister of Culture and Sports Miki Zohar
- In 2005, Israel dismantled all settlements in Gaza in polarizing Gaza disengagement; conference argues this was a mistake
- Tourism Minister Haim Katz supports conference, says settlements are needed for security after recent attacks
- U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has criticized Israeli lawmakers advocating resettlement in Gaza as “irresponsible”