In a potential shift in Israeli policy, far-right politicians such as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich have hinted at the possibility of establishing new Jewish settlements in the Gaza Strip. This move, if realized, would mark a significant development following almost three years of Israel's conflict with Palestinians in Gaza. The proposed settlements are part of a broader plan that includes the "voluntary migration" of Gaza's remaining population, a term internationally recognized as ethnic cleansing. The plans for these settlements, which would be built on land devastated by Israel's deliberate bombings and destruction of Palestinian homes and institutions, have been met with criticism from UN-backed experts who accuse Israel of furthering its genocide in Gaza through the targeting of children. Despite the international outcry, preparations for these settlements remain unclear, with supporters seeing the now empty land as an opportunity to create a buffer zone between Israel and Gaza. As Israel heads towards elections, politicians such as Smotrich have been insinuating this as their plan, appealing to a constituency that has shown support for such measures. However, analysts caution that this is not mere rhetoric but a consistent push from across much of Israel's political spectrum to resettle the Gaza Strip. The success of this push remains to be seen, with Smotrich's Religious Zionist party facing potential electoral challenges in the upcoming elections.