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.A Hamas official attacked the proposal as a “declaration of intent to occupy” Gaza, as Egypt, which Trump named as a possible destination for Palestinians, launched an intense behind-the-scenes diplomatic campaign to block it going further. Continue reading…
Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/feb/06/israel-tells-army-to-prepare-plan-for-palestinians-to-voluntarily-leave-gaza
Author : Emma Graham-Harrison in Jerusalem
Publish date : 2025-02-06 17:45:29
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Israel tells army to prepare plan for Palestinians to voluntarily leave Gaza
