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Far Right settler movement agrees not to enter Gaza, end march at lookout on border

Israeli ministers and lawmakers joined a far-right settler march to the Gaza border on Sunday, where organizers said they reached an agreement with the IDF not to enter the strip. The Nahala movement called for re-establishing settlements in Gaza, drawing attention to the growing mainstream support for resettlement.

By Tertius News AI Desk 2 outlets · 3 articles Version 1 Coverage Jul 19, 2026 Published Aug 14

March to Gaza border ends with lookout, not entry

Israeli cabinet members and legislators joined a march organized by the far-right Nahala movement toward the Gaza border on Sunday, where organizers said they had reached an agreement with the Israel Defense Forces not to enter the strip.

The march, titled "Thousands March to Gaza," ended at the entrance to Zikim beach, with participants looking out over the northern Gaza border, according to a statement released by the movement and carried by the Jerusalem Post. The group said it would call for "the immediate establishment of the settlements of Nissanit, Eli Sinai and Eli Sinai."

The movement described the event as a "historic process," adding, "With God's help, we will soon be able to establish the first settlements in the Gaza Strip - the heavens are the border!"

The march was attended by National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, Communications Minister Shlomo Karhi, Economy Minister Nir Barkat, Heritage Minister Amichai Eliyahu, and Social Equality Minister May Golan, according to the Jerusalem Post. The newspaper also reported the participation of MKs Limor Son Har-Melech (Otzma Yehudit), Almog Cohen (Otzma Yehudit), Simcha Rothman (Religious Zionist Party), and Zvi Sukkot (Religious Zionist Party).

Al Jazeera reported that more than two dozen ministers and legislators took part in the march, and that the Likud party was listed among the rally's sponsors. The outlet also noted that some marchers bypassed checkpoints through nearby hillsides to reach the border, with its verification unit confirming video of Israelis gathered at the fence.

The march follows the IDF's designation of the area surrounding Gaza as a closed military zone until early Monday morning. Organizers said participants would gather at the entrance to Zikim beach and end with a lookout over the northern border of the strip.

Key claims

Sunday's march was framed by organizers as the "March of Thousands," though Israeli media reports cited by Al Jazeera estimated the crowd at only a few hundred. The Nahala movement called for the "immediate establishment" of the settlements of Nissanit, Eli Sinai, and more, with the march slogan "After 21 years, we're returning home," referencing the 2005 Israeli disengagement from Gaza.

The movement's founder, Daniella Weiss, said Palestinians would "disappear" from the territory. Weiss has been sanctioned by Canada and the United Kingdom, according to The Jerusalem Post.

Al Jazeera reported that marchers were joined by bereaved families, including Eliav Libi, whose son David was killed in Gaza in May 2025 while conducting engineering work for the IDF on behalf of the Defense Ministry. Libi called on supporters to join the march, saying "Everyone come, because we must return home!"

Perspectives

The march represents the latest escalation in efforts by settler groups to push for Jewish resettlement of Gaza, a goal that has gained traction among some Israeli political figures. The Nahala movement's leadership characterized the event as a "historic process," with Social Equality Minister May Golan declaring that "settlement equals security." The movement has organized several similar marches since the start of the Israel-Hamas war in 2023.

Al Jazeera's coverage highlighted the controversial nature of the march, which it reported included calls by Weiss for Palestinians to "disappear" from the territory. The outlet also noted that Smotrich and Ben-Gvir have been sanctioned by several European countries, and that Weiss herself has been sanctioned by the United Kingdom and other nations for her advocacy of resettlement.

How each outlet told it

Al Jazeera as of Jul 19, 2026, 9:16 PM UTC

Framing: Controversial march — Critical

Facts Included:

Nahala movement march to Gaza
International sanctions on Daniella Weiss
Palestinian perspective on the march
Comparison to previous attempts to cross the border

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Jerusalem Post as of Jul 19, 2026, 2:16 PM UTC

Framing: Nationalist movement — Informative

Facts Included:

Nahala movement march to Gaza
IDF agreement not to enter the strip
Call for establishment of settlements
Participation of cabinet members and MKs
Road closures near Gaza border
Previous Nahala marches

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Jerusalem Post as of Jul 19, 2026, 6:00 AM UTC

Framing: Security concerns — Informative

Facts Included:

IDF closure of area surrounding Gaza
Nahala movement march
Participation of cabinet members and MKs
Previous marches and attempts to cross the border

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What was claimed, and who backed it

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Claim	Confidence	Status
ClaimThe Nahala movement march to Gaza reached an agreement with the IDF on Sunday not to enter the strip.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Jerusalem Post as of Jul 19, 2026, 2:16 PM UTC
ClaimThe IDF closed several roads near the Gaza border earlier on Sunday in anticipation of the planned march, declaring the area a closed military zone until 8:00 a.m. on Monday.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Jerusalem Post as of Jul 19, 2026, 2:16 PM UTC
ClaimThe Nahala movement called for the immediate establishment of the settlements of Nissanit, Dugit and Eli Sinai.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source quoted from Jerusalem Post as of Jul 19, 2026, 2:16 PM UTC the outlets behind this status were not recorded for this claim
ClaimNational Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, and other ministers and MKs participated in the march.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source quoted from Jerusalem Post as of Jul 19, 2026, 2:16 PM UTC the outlets behind this status were not recorded for this claim
ClaimThe Nahala movement has organized several similar marches towards Gaza since the October 7 attacks.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Jerusalem Post as of Jul 19, 2026, 2:16 PM UTC
ClaimIn December, a group organized by the Nahala movement succeeded in crossing to Gaza, before being returned to Israel by IDF soldiers.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source quoted from Jerusalem Post as of Jul 19, 2026, 6:00 AM UTC the outlets behind this status were not recorded for this claim
ClaimDaniella Weiss, the founder and leader of the Nahala movement, has been sanctioned by Canada and the UK for her attitudes towards Palestinians.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source quoted from Jerusalem Post as of Jul 19, 2026, 2:16 PM UTC the outlets behind this status were not recorded for this claim
ClaimPalestinian lawyer and analyst Diana Buttu said that Israel's settlement drive has been enabled by a lack of accountability.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Al Jazeera as of Jul 19, 2026, 9:16 PM UTC

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2 outlets · 3 articles consulted: Al Jazeera, Jerusalem Post 8 claims extracted Version 1 Written 2026-08-14