Zehut Chairman Moshe Feiglin Calls for Complete Evacuation of Gaza

Moshe Feiglin, chairman of the Zehut party and a political associate of Bezalel Smotrich, has called for the complete evacuation and "100 percent total immigration" of Gaza's residents, alongside the reassertion of full Israeli control over the Strip and the West Bank. Feiglin stated that after the October 7th attacks, his stance on Gaza shifted, emphasizing that "in Gaza, no encouragement. There will simply be 100 percent total immigration." He dismissed concerns about the destination of the evacuees, stating, "It's not our problem. Do I need to worry about the Gazans? Find them a place?"

Feiglin also declared that allowing humanitarian aid trucks into Gaza is a "red line" for him and a condition for his party's participation in the government. He believes that the Oslo Accords should be discarded and full Israeli sovereignty restored in both Gaza and the West Bank, encouraging the emigration of residents.

Regarding the issue of Haredi enlistment, Feiglin proposed a new model. He suggested that all individuals, regardless of their religious affiliation, should undergo a month-long intensive basic training in using firearms and urban warfare. Following this training, they would return home with a weapon and a safe, be assigned to local defense units, and undergo annual refresher courses. Those who choose to continue in regular service would receive improved conditions, with Feiglin describing it as "an army like today, only with a salary."