Israeli officials work on Gaza voluntary migration plan
- Israel's Security Cabinet approved a new directorate for 'voluntary emigration' from Gaza, supported by Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, who says the plan is 'taking shape' with the U.S. Administration.
- Leaders of Egypt and Jordan oppose Israel's plan, while a counterproposal seeks to rebuild Gaza without forced displacement, backed by the Organization of Islamic Cooperation and nations like China and the UK.
- The Gaza Health Ministry reported over 50,000 Palestinians have died due to Israel's ongoing assault since October 2023, with many more wounded and missing, exacerbated by a siege described by former Minister Yoav Gallant as 'complete'.
- Critics argue that the program is not genuinely voluntary, warning it represents forced displacement through starvation and violence against civilians.
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Egypt Condemns Israel’s Plan to Displace Palestinians from Gaza
Egypt has condemned Israel’s decision to establish a new directorate under the Israeli Ministry of Defense aimed at facilitating the so-called “voluntary departure” of Palestinians from Gaza. The Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs rejected the claim on Monday 24 March, that such a departure could be considered voluntary, stating that any movement of Palestinians under conditions of war, siege, and starvation amounts to forced displacement, a …
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