Israel tells army to prepare plan for Palestinians to voluntarily leave Gaza

Order comes after Donald Trump suggested US take over territory and resettle its residents elsewhereMiddle East crisis – live updatesIsrael’s defence minister has ordered the military to prepare plans to allow Palestinians “who wish to leave” Gaza to exit, after Donald Trump suggested the US take over the territory and resettle its residents in other countries.Israel Katz said the military plan would include options to leave via land, air and sea. “The people of Gaza should have the right to freedom of movement and migration,” he said in a statement on X, although it was clear that the journeys would only be in one direction. Continue reading...

Feb 6, 2025 - 15:28
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Israel tells army to prepare plan for Palestinians to voluntarily leave Gaza

Order comes after Donald Trump suggested US take over territory and resettle its residents elsewhere

Israel’s defence minister has ordered the military to prepare plans to allow Palestinians “who wish to leave” Gaza to exit, after Donald Trump suggested the US take over the territory and resettle its residents in other countries.

Israel Katz said the military plan would include options to leave via land, air and sea. “The people of Gaza should have the right to freedom of movement and migration,” he said in a statement on X, although it was clear that the journeys would only be in one direction. Continue reading...