Far-right Israeli minister outlines plan for removal of all Palestinians from Gaza
Summary
Israel’s far-right national security minister, Itamar Ben-Gvir, proposed a plan to force all Palestinians to leave the Gaza Strip and move abroad. The plan aims to expel 250,000 Palestinians in the first year and the rest over six years, despite international laws against forced displacement.Key Facts
- Itamar Ben-Gvir is Israel’s national security minister and leader of the far-right Jewish Power party.
- The plan calls for removing up to 2 million Palestinians from Gaza over six years.
- Ben-Gvir claims some countries are ready to accept Palestinians but did not name them.
- Forced removal of civilians in occupied areas is considered a war crime under international law (Geneva Conventions).
- The plan is described as a “National Work Plan for Voluntary Emigration,” but conditions in Gaza suggest the move would not be truly voluntary.
- Israel’s defense minister, Israel Katz, said Israel is seeking support from President Donald Trump’s administration for this plan.
- President Donald Trump previously suggested Palestinians leave Gaza and the US rebuild the area but later withdrew the idea.
- Israel controls about 65% of Gaza territory as part of ongoing military operations, exceeding previous ceasefire agreements.
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