Coalition of 11 right-wing organizations unveils Gaza strip resettlement initiative

The overarching objective is to fortify the security belt and reestablish a Jewish presence in these regions.

 Signs are displayed outside a visitor's center in Nitzan near Ashod, Israel, that commemorates the former Gush Katif Jewish settlements in Gaza , August 9, 2015 (photo credit: REUTERS/AMIR COHEN)
Signs are displayed outside a visitor's center in Nitzan near Ashod, Israel, that commemorates the former Gush Katif Jewish settlements in Gaza , August 9, 2015
(photo credit: REUTERS/AMIR COHEN)

A coalition of 11 prominent right-wing organizations has officially launched an initiative dedicated to the resettlement of Gaza and northern Samaria.

Termed the “Coalition of 11 Right-Wing Organizations for Gaza Strip and Northern Samaria Resettlement,” this endeavor emerged from a series of covert meetings led by Yossi Dagan, head of the Samaria Regional Council, and the Nahala movement.

This coalition – comprising organizations such as the Samaria Regional Council, the Nahala movement, and several others, has united under a common mission. Dagan succinctly stated, “Only resettlement guarantees security. Victory over Hamas commences with the return of settlements in northern Gaza.”

The coalition’s strategic blueprint commences with the resettlement of northern Gaza and subsequently to expand their efforts to areas including the former settlements of Nitzan, Eli Sinai, and Dugit – all in close proximity to Ashkelon. The overarching objective is to fortify the security belt and reestablish a Jewish presence in these regions.

Settler leaders link settlements to security

Zvi Elimelech, leader of the Nahala movement, emphasized the historical interconnection between settlement and security. He underscored the necessity of widespread Jewish resettlement throughout Gaza to rectify the ramifications of the Gaza withdrawal following the Oslo Accords.

The group “Return and Triumph Gush Katif Headquarters” echoed these sentiments, declaring their national and security duty to conquer and repopulate Gaza: “Conquer. Settle. Triumph!”

 Young girls embrace as they prepare to leave the Netzer Hazani settlement in Gush Katif area in the Gaza Strip. August 18, 2005. (credit: REUTERS/PETER ANDREWS)
Young girls embrace as they prepare to leave the Netzer Hazani settlement in Gush Katif area in the Gaza Strip. August 18, 2005. (credit: REUTERS/PETER ANDREWS)

The organization “Expand the Place of Your Tent” actively engages in the acquisition of homes from Arabs in Hebron and fervently champions the significance of preserving Israel’s territorial inheritance through resettlement.