Israel: far-right groups call for expulsion of Palestinians

Amid Israel’s ongoing genocide against the Palestinians in Gaza, and a genocide case filed against the occupation state at the International Court of Justice, far-right Israeli nationalist groups are openly advocating for the expulsion of Palestinians from their own land, Anadolu has reported. The calls were reiterated during a recent event near Gaza, as some Israeli leaders pushed for expanded Jewish settlements in the area.

Held on the Jewish holiday of Sukkot, the gathering featured key figures on the extreme far right, including Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich and National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir. It marked a significant show of extremist rhetoric promoting increased Israeli control within Gaza.

The event was organised by the Zionist group Nahala, and attracted a range of far-right voices. Speakers, including activist Daniella Weiss, showcased a map headed “Returning to Gaza”, highlighting proposed Jewish settlements on land from which Palestinians were forcibly displaced.

Participants at the event asserted that the region “belongs only to Jews” and advocated for the removal of Palestinians. Eliyahu Binyamin, 38, insisted that Israel should be a state for Jews only, stating: “What I want is that God fulfils himself… God tells us what He wants, not what I want.” He suggested that Palestinians could be encouraged to migrate, and added: “You can never let them have the same rights as a master.”

Israeli mother of three Shira Leff Kreitman expressed potential plans for resettling in Gaza, saying, “There’s a lot that’s being said publicly and a lot that’s being said not publicly.”

Malkiel Barhai is a dual US-Israeli citizen. He called for the expansion of settlements into Gaza and even in Lebanon, stressing that Israel must “defend itself against aggressors.” He dismissed concerns over the recent killing of American-Turkish activist Aysenur Ezgi Eygi, suggesting that accountability should apply only in cases of excessive force, while self-defence remains a priority.

Another prominent figure at the event, David Fendel, underscored the importance of ensuring a solely Jewish presence in the region, advocating for international support for Israeli control over all of Gaza. He argued that the Jewish people’s future depends on reclaiming what he considers their rightful land, warning that any concessions to Palestinians would undermine Israel’s claim to the territory.

Among other speakers was Ben Zvi Gopstein, leader of the far-right Lehava Organisation, known for incitement against Palestinians and previously sanctioned for promoting violence. Gopstein, seen collecting donations at the event, reiterated the message that “the region belongs only to Jews.”

The atmosphere at the gathering was charged, with many attendees openly carrying firearms as they voiced support for the government’s actions and the establishment of new settlements.

As Israeli bombs continued to fall in nearby Gaza, the division between Israeli settlers and Palestinian residents grew deeper, heightening concerns of further violence and a worsening humanitarian crisis in the region.

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