Ben-Gvir promises Police seafront housing after 'complete Gaza victory'

He said “settlement brings security” and that “it is time for Jewish settlement in Gaza,” calling the plan “a symbol of our faith and vision.”

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir intends to establish a seafront neighborhood for police officers in the Gaza Strip after the total defeat of Hamas, he announced on Monday at a state police excellence ceremony ahead of Rosh Hashanah.

Ben-Gvir framed the idea as part of a broader effort to strengthen the Israel Police and argued that Jewish settlement enhances security, according to his remarks at the event.

“On the eve of the New Year, we gather to thankIsrael’s police officers, who stand on the front line day and night,” Ben-Gvir said, praising their courage and dedication. “The people are with you, the state is with you,” he added.

Ben-Gvir cited recent investments in police housing, listing projects in Sderot, Beersheba, Beit Shemesh, and Jerusalem’s Nahlaot neighborhood. He said the goal is to continue expanding housing solutions for officers as part of a wider resources push for the force.

Looking ahead, Ben-Gvir said he is “already planning the next neighborhood for police in one of the most beautiful places in the Middle East,” adding that after “finishing the decision in Gaza,” he aims to build “a luxurious police neighborhood facing the sea.” He said “settlement brings security” and that “it is time for Jewish settlement in Gaza,” calling the plan “a symbol of our faith and vision.”

Ben-Gvir's history of tough Gaza stances

Ben-Gvir has repeatedly advocated reshaping Israel’s post-war policy in Gaza, including opposing ceasefire initiatives and promoting a tougher stance on the Strip, according to prior Jerusalem Post reporting. In July 2025, he rallied right-wing allies to block a proposed Gaza ceasefire framework.

His call for Jewish resettlement in Gaza echoes statements he has made since the early months of the war and into 2024, when he argued the “time is right” to incentivize Palestinian emigration alongside renewed settlement.

He reiterated those themes during public appearances in 2025, including a controversial US trip, where he spoke about a fully Jewish Gaza.