Israeli Ministers Propose Forced Expulsion Plan for Gaza’s Two Million Residents Amid Rising Violence
· World · Al Jazeera, NDTV
Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz and National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir have openly advocated for the wholesale removal of Gaza’s two million Palestinians, with Katz calling it ‘the only solution’ and Ben-Gvir unveiling a seven-year ‘voluntary emigration’ plan. Katz threatened to execute expulsions ‘by sea, by air, and by every way possible,’ while Ben-Gvir pledged to establish a Migration Ministry if re-elected. The US State Department condemned forced displacement but avoided direct criticism of the Israeli officials. Meanwhile, Gaza’s death toll surged this week, with at least 15 Palestinians killed in Israeli airstrikes, including children and civilians, during raids and drone attacks across Gaza City, Jabalia, Khan Younis, and Beit Lahia. The violence escalated further with strikes near schools and residential areas, including a fatal attack on a family near a church compound in Gaza City’s Remal neighbourhood.
Why it matters
The escalating rhetoric and military actions risk deepening the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, displacing hundreds of thousands of civilians and potentially sparking broader regional instability. The US’s cautious response leaves room for further Israeli aggression, while Palestinian civilians face heightened risks of displacement and loss of life, exacerbating an already dire situation in the occupied territories.
Read the original report — Al Jazeera
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