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Israel begins preparations for Gaza exodus as Egypt lobbies against Trump plan

Israel's Defense Minister has instructed the military to prepare a plan for Gazans who wish to leave Gaza, following a proposal from President Donald Trump for the U.S. To resettle them temporarily during reconstruction efforts.
Nearly 70% of Gaza's buildings are reported to be destroyed or damaged, with over 47,550 people killed since the conflict began on October 7, 2023, according to Hamas-run health ministry data.
Palestinian leaders and Arab states have rejected the resettlement plan, claiming that forced displacement would violate international law, while the UN Secretary General warned against any form of ethnic cleansing.
The plan includes options for departure through land, sea, and air, as stated by Defense Minister Israel Katz, who emphasized that countries criticizing Israel are legally obligated to accept Gazans.

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1 month ago·Strasbourg, France

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