France condemned the holding of a conference on Sunday in Jerusalem promoting the installation of Israeli settlements in Gaza, the French foreign ministry spokesperson said on Monday.

"We expect from the Israeli authorities a clear denunciation of these position," the spokesperson said.

Israel's hard-right Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir urged Jewish settlers to return to Gaza at a packed gathering on Sunday, drawing condemnation from Palestinians who said his words amounted to a call for their forced deportation.