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Israeli minister unveils plan to remove Gaza's population over seven years

Israeli minister unveils plan to remove Gaza's population over seven years

Summary

Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir announced a plan to remove the population of the Gaza Strip over seven years by sending Palestinians abroad. The plan aims to relocate 250,000 people in the first year and the remaining roughly two million residents over the next six years.

Key Facts

  • The plan was revealed by Itamar Ben Gvir, Israel’s far-right National Security Minister.
  • The goal is to relocate the population of Gaza, currently around two million people.
  • The plan expects 250,000 Palestinians to leave Gaza in the first year.
  • The rest of the population would be moved over the following six years.
  • This proposal comes before upcoming close Israeli elections.
  • Forced displacement of civilians in occupied areas is considered a war crime under the Geneva Conventions.
  • Gaza is a densely populated Palestinian territory bordering Israel and Egypt.
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