Ben Gvir unveils ‘voluntary emigration’ plan to remove most Palestinians from Gaza
Far-right minister's plan, which he hopes to advance under next government, aims at removing 1.86 million of Strip's residents within 7 years, as he promises 'absorption package' to assist those settling in new countries The post Ben Gvir unveils ‘voluntary emigration’ plan to remove most Palestinians from Gaza appeared first on The Times of Israel .
Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir has outlined a plan to forcibly displace Palestinians from Gaza. According to Ben-Gvir, the plan aims to remove 250,000 Palestinians from the Gaza Strip in the first year, with the goal of relocating roughly 2 million residents over the next six years.
Ben-Gvir described the plan as "realistic" and claimed that there are countries "ready" to take in the displaced Palestinians, although he did not specify which ones. The minister made these comments in the lead-up to closely contested Israeli elections.
The forced displacement of civilians in occupied territory is considered a war crime under the Geneva Conventions, as reported by the New Straits Times.
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