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Eight Muslim Countries Condemn Two Israeli Ministers’ Gaza Expulsion Plan

From Utusan Malaysia · () Malay

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  • Eight Muslim and Arab countries condemned proposals by Israeli ministers to expel Palestinians from Gaza.
  • The countries said the proposals could undermine U.S.-backed peace efforts in the region.
  • Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz said on Wednesday that Israel had a plan to expel Palestinians from Gaza.

Eight Muslim and Arab countries have condemned proposals by two Israeli ministers to expel Palestinians from the Gaza Strip, warning that the plans threaten peace efforts backed by the United States.

The criticism came from Saudi Arabia, Jordan, the United Arab Emirates, Turkey, Qatar, Egypt, Indonesia and Pakistan. The countries described the statements supporting Palestinian emigration from Gaza as provocative and said they could have serious consequences.

Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz said on Wednesday that Israel had a plan to expel Palestinians from Gaza. The source also identifies National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir as supporting proposals promoting emigration from the territory.

The eight countries said such proposals damage efforts to pursue peace in the region.

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