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Netanyahu Allies Renew Calls to Remove Palestinians From Gaza as Israeli Election Nears

From Dawn · () English

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  • Two ministers allied with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have proposed removing Palestinians from Gaza, reviving a policy idea promoted by Israeli right-wing politicians.
  • Far-right Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir outlined a seven-year plan based on what he called “voluntary emigration” and proposed an emigration ministry in the next government.
  • The proposals have renewed Palestinian fears of forced expulsion despite US-led diplomatic efforts to end the conflict.

As an Israeli election approaches, two ministers allied with Benjamin Netanyahu have revived calls for the mass removal of Palestinians from the Gaza Strip. The proposals have brought back an idea that right-wing politicians have repeatedly voiced over the past three years while seeking to rally supporters.

The statements have also renewed Palestinian fears that Israel ultimately intends to forcibly expel Gaza’s population. Those fears have surfaced despite US-led diplomatic efforts aimed at ending the conflict.

voluntary emigration

· Itamar Ben-GvirHe used the phrase to describe his seven-year plan for removing Gaza’s population.

Far-right Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir presented a seven-year plan on Thursday night for removing Gaza’s population through what he called “voluntary emigration.” At a press conference, he said he would seek to establish a “ministry in charge of emigration” in the next government.

Ben-Gvir’s Jewish Power party said Turkey, Ethiopia and the Democratic Republic of Congo were being considered as possible destinations. Ismail Al-Thawabta, director of Gaza’s government media office, also responded to the proposal, although his statement is cut off in the supplied text.

ministry in charge of emigration

· Itamar Ben-GvirHe said he would seek to create such a ministry in the next Israeli government.
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