At the Israel Security Conference hosted by Channel 14, former Givati Brigade commander Col. (res.) Eli Gino said the only solution for Gaza is emigration, stating that Israel's true goal should be for no one to remain in the Strip. Hillel Bitton Rosen, a commentator, argued that without Jewish settlement in Gaza, Israel cannot guarantee the security of the south, and that settlements would serve as a security anchor.
The remarks were made at the Israel Security Conference, a Channel 14 event, reflecting a right-wing vision for post-war Gaza. Col. (res.) Gino, a former Givati Brigade chief of staff, stated that emigration is the only solution, and that Israel's goal should be a Gaza Strip emptied of its population. Bitton Rosen, a commentator, argued that resettlement of Gaza is a security necessity, not just a political goal, and that permanent military outposts and settlements would provide a buffer.
The statements echo positions previously reported by The Zioneer. Deputy Minister Almog Cohen called for settlement in Gaza as "true revenge" (The Zioneer, June 7). The government, led by Prime Minister Netanyahu and Defense Minister Katz, has repeatedly stated that the IDF will maintain indefinite security zones in Gaza, Lebanon, and Syria (The Zioneer, June 21, July 1). The conference remarks align with this broader security-first approach, though they go further in advocating for permanent civilian presence.
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