Smotrich: 'Establishing settlements destroys idea of Palestinian state in our heartland'

The establishment of Israeli settlements directly relates to Israel's restoration as a nation and territorial control. The Hebrew concept of restoration (שׁוּב shub) includes not just return but reestablishment of sovereignty over ancestral lands, which settlement expansion represents.

Israeli settlement expansion relates to the broader theme of Jerusalem and Jewish territories under dispute with Gentile claims. While not specifically about Jerusalem being 'trodden under foot,' it reflects the ongoing struggle over Jewish territorial sovereignty until 'times of the Gentiles' are fulfilled.

Settlement establishment in contested territory could contribute to the escalating tensions that ultimately lead to Jerusalem being surrounded by armies. The political rhetoric about destroying Palestinian statehood may inflame regional conflicts that culminate in end-times military confrontation.