The Slow Newscast Among the settlers on Gaza's border
Oct 28, 2025
Oliver Marsden, The Observer's Middle East correspondent, shares on-the-ground insights from southern Israel near Gaza. He introduces the Nahala movement, driven by settlers hopeful of returning to Gaza, revealing their influence within the Israeli government. Daniel Levy, a former Israeli negotiator, analyzes the ideological roots of the settlement policy and discusses how current political figures support annexation. They explore the complexities of security narratives, the optimism for resettlement, and the settlers' broader goals amidst shifting political landscapes.
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Small Group, Big Political Influence
- A small group of settlers camped outside Gaza aim to re-enter and settle Gaza driven by religious conviction and political backing.
- Their influence matters because settler voices hold sway in Netanyahu's cabinet and could shape Gaza's future.
Pioneers Ready To Move In
- Reporter Oliver Marsden visits a camp ten miles from Gaza where families prepare to move into Gaza by truck with trailers.
- Reut Ben-Kamun, a 29-year-old mother, says she and other pioneers are ready to enter Gaza when given the chance.
Far-Right Cabinet Push For Gaza
- Far-right ministers like Betzalel Smotrich and Itamar Ben-Gavir want Gaza to be Israeli, not Palestinian.
- Their settler backgrounds and cabinet positions increase the chance settler goals influence policy.