Thousands of Israelis gathered at a far-right conference in Jerusalem on Sunday, advocating for the re-settlement of the Gaza Strip and the transfer of the Palestinian population residing there. Titled "Conference for the Victory of Israel - Settlement Brings Security: Returning to the Gaza Strip and Northern Samaria," the event featured speeches from various public figures, including Knesset members, ministers, rabbis, settlement activists, families of soldiers serving in Gaza, and heads of southern councils.

Among the notable attendees were National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir of the Otzma Yehudit party and Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich of the Religious Zionist party, who delivered key speeches at the conference. Ben-Gvir called for finding a legal means to facilitate the voluntary emigration of Palestinians and enforce death sentences on terrorists. He urged Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to make courageous decisions regarding the matter.

Finance Minister Smotrich emphasized the return of Jewish children who were displaced when Israel disengaged from Gaza in 2005. He emphasized the need for them to resettle as protectors of the Israeli people. Other coalition lawmakers present at the conference included Haim Katz of Likud, Yitzhak Goldknopf from the United Torah Judaism Party, and Orit Strock of the Religious Zionist Party.

The controversial event began with a speech from Rabbi Uzi Sharbag, a former leader of the Jewish Underground movement, which was known for its extremist ideology and involvement in terrorist activities during the 1980s.

Prime Minister Netanyahu was questioned about his agreement with the stance of attending ministers and lawmakers. He responded by stating that they were entitled to their opinions but reiterated that his position on resettling Gaza had not changed. In the past, Netanyahu has expressed opposition to the idea of rebuilding Jewish settlements in the territory.

The conference drew criticism from Israeli opposition leader Yair Lapid, who condemned the event as a disgrace and accused the government of being influenced by extremists. Lapid expressed concern over the potential damage to international relations, the undermining of negotiations, and the endangerment of IDF soldiers.

Overall, the far-right conference calling for the resettlement of Gaza has sparked controversy and raised questions about the Israeli government's stance on the issue.