JERUSALEM, Jan 30: A right-wing organisation in Israel, Nachala, held a conference in Jerusalem, titled “Settlement Brings Security,” gathering thousands of Israeli settlers advocating for the forced deportation of Palestinians from their lands.
The conference adds credence to the prevailing sentiment among many Israelis; a deeper motivation behind the stated aims of Israel in the Israel-Gaza conflict to eliminate Hamas, the ruling party in Gaza.
The director of Nachala, Daniella Weiss, boldly expressed her vision for the future, foreseeing the incorporation of the entire Gaza Strip into the State of Israel, claiming it as part of the land of Israel.
“The entire Gaza Strip is incorporated into the State of Israel, belonging to the land of Israel.
“They (Palestinians) will go to Turkey, Scotland, Britain. I do not want to kill them, I just want them out of Gaza,” Weiss declared confidently during the conference.
“We will use different methods, such as blocking humanitarian aid. So that the world will take pity on them, and take them in,” she added.
In response, the Palestinian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates swiftly denounced the event, characterizing it as a blatant challenge to the rulings of the international court.
International reactions were quick to condemn the conference. A senior U.S. official expressed deep repulsion, questioning whether Israeli President Benjamin Netanyahu has full control over such movements.
France’s Foreign Ministry also rebuked the conference, anticipating a clear denunciation from the Israeli government.
The Jerusalem conference has raised international eyebrows, prompting questions about the direction and motivations of Israeli policy in the region. – TVS
