Israel's far-right lawmakers propose establishing an office under the Defense Ministry aimed at facilitating the mass displacement of Palestinians from Gaza. This initiative seeks to align with President Trump's vision of 'clearing out' the enclave after extensive warfare that devastated the region. With an emphasis on logistical operations to resettle Gazans in other countries, this proposal has sparked severe criticism, likened to ethnic cleansing, and raised tensions among Arab nations, who responded with competitive plans for Gaza's reconstruction.
"The proposal, which would require the forced transfer of at least some of the population, has been likened to ethnic cleansing and has received heavy criticism from Arab countries."
"More than 2 million people currently live inside the Strip. Smotrich, who visited Washington last week, said he spoke to U.S. officials who backed the plan."
"Not too long ago, it was taboo to speak about people leaving Gaza, but now the people who were crazy are the most realistic. Not only is it realistic, but it's the only plan that's realistic."
"The formation of the new office... would represent a tangible step toward implementing the highly controversial proposal voiced in February by Trump... to remove Gazans, after 15 months of war and intense Israeli bombardment that have left the tiny territory in ruins."
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