US rejects Israeli suggestions of removing Palestinians from Gaza
US State Department tells Al Jazeera Washington 'does not support any plan' for the expulsion of Palestinians.
Two Israeli ministers recently proposed mass removal of Palestinians from Gaza, reigniting fears among Palestinians that Israel aims to forcibly expel them despite U.S.-led diplomatic efforts. Right-wing security minister Itamar Ben-Gvir outlined a seven-year voluntary emigration plan, suggesting destinations like Turkey, Ethiopia, and the Democratic Republic of Congo.
The Palestinian people, deeply rooted in their land, reject such threats, according to Ismail Al-Thawabta, director of Gaza's government media office. Defence Minister Israel Katz stated that Israel is prepared to relocate Palestinians via any means, as Egypt is unwilling to accept them. Israeli officials, however, deny intending to forcibly transfer Gaza's population.
The calls for resettlement have stoked fears of another "Nakba," referring to the displacement of Palestinians following Israel's 1948 independence. Since October 2023, Israel has killed over 73,000 Palestinians in Gaza; a U.N. inquiry deemed this act of genocide. The conflict ended in October 2025 with a U.S.-backed ceasefire, but the Israeli military campaign continues.
Palestinian residents in a displacement camp in Gaza City express deep attachment to their land, stating they will not leave.
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