Israel Election: Where Do Candidates Stand on Gaza?

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Gadi Eisenkot"There is no Palestinian state, and in the government we will form, no Palestinian state will arise."Aug 22, 2026

Itamar Ben-Gvir"Yes, in Gaza and the West Bank, we will encourage voluntary emigration."Sep 12, 2026

Benny Gantz"Our goal is 100% security control — zero percent civilian control."Sep 13, 2026

Timesofisrael

Naftali Bennett"We would isolate areas, apply a full siege on those areas, and let the citizens out [from Gaza] and trap the terrorists."Sep 13, 2026

Timesofisrael

Gadi Eisenkot"I think a Palestinian state is irrelevant after October 7."Sep 13, 2026

Timesofisrael

Benjamin Netanyahu"Israel is the nation-state of the Jewish people. No Palestinian state will be established here."Jul 01, 2026

Rediff

Itamar Ben-Gvir"I think targeted eliminations should be carried out in Gaza every night. Take out 30 or 40."Aug 19, 2026

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Benny Gantz"[Israel] needs security control and to preserve freedom of action in Gaza, the West Bank, southern Lebanon, and in the border region with Syria."Sep 13, 2026

Timesofisrael

Naftali Bennett"[We'll] fully disarm Gaza and ensure that it's -- there's no more arms, no more explosives there after we dismantle and eliminate Hamas."Nov 28, 2023