From settlements to blocked recovery: Israeli strategy taking shape in Gaza Setting up illegal settlements, erasing cities and obstructing aid serve goal of forcing Palestinians out, analysts say.Share this: UK announces sanctions on illegal Israeli settlementsDateSeptember 8, 2026In relation toAl-JazeeraIsrael’s Smotrich calls for settlements, ‘conquest’ of Gaza StripDateJune 29, 2026In relation toAl-JazeeraIsrael builds Gaza barrier as politicians push for settlementsDateJuly 24, 2026In relation toAl-Jazeera