Smotrich says Israel will expand borders, settle Gaza

Israel's far-right finance minister, Bezalel Smotrich, said Israel is preparing to settle the Gaza Strip during remarks to celebrate Israel's occupation of the old city of Jerusalem. 

"We are conquering the Land of Israel, liberating Gaza, settling Gaza, and defeating the enemy," Smotrich said to crowds that had chanted "death to Arabs" as they marched through Jerusalem's Old City and attacked Palestinians. 

"With God's help, we will expand Israel's borders, bring about complete redemption, and rebuild the Temple here," he said, referring to al-Aqsa Mosque, which settlers raided earlier on Monday.