Sa'ar confirms Israel will not expel Palestinians from Gaza Strip during visit to Slovenia
Sa’ar was present in Slovenia for the opening of the first Israeli embassy in the capital of Ljubljana and to meet with his Slovenian counterpart for the signing of a cooperation agreement.
Minister Gideon Sa ar stated during a press conference with Slovenian Foreign Minister Tone Kajzer on Wednesday that Israel has no plans to expel Palestinians from the Gaza Strip. Sa ar emphasized that this stance aligns with international norms and laws, asserting that Israel would not force anyone to remain in Gaza or oppose Palestinians choosing to leave voluntarily if given the opportunity.He noted that if a country is willing to accept immigrants, Israel would not oppose their departure.
When asked about a criminal complaint filed by the pro-Palestinian Hind Rajab Foundation in Slovenia accusing Israel of genocide in Gaza, Sa ar dismissed the allegations, claiming that the foundation is linked to terrorist organizations in Gaza. He also rejected the notion of genocide, stating that those involved in the October 7 Hamas massacre and those advocating for Israel's destruction are accountable.
Sa ar concluded by emphasizing that the objective is to eliminate the state of Israel, a public commitment made by the perpetrators. The Slovenian Foreign Minister, Tone Kajzer, and Sa ar signed a cooperation agreement to boost collaboration in education, science, business, and tourism during the visit. Kajzer highlighted that this visit, after 16 years without an Israeli Foreign Minister in Slovenia, carries significant political and symbolic importance, noting that Slovenia has chosen dialogue and cooperation over exclusion with Israel.
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