Jerusalem, Feb 7, (dpa/GNA) – Israeli Defence Minister, Israel Katz said in a post on X on Thursday that he has instructed the military to draft a plan for the “voluntary departure” of Palestinians from the Gaza Strip.
The move follows a proposal by US President Donald Trump, to relocate about 2 million Palestinians from the coastal strip to other countries.
Trump’s plan stunned many observers, and has sparked criticism from politicians and diplomats across the globe.
“The people of Gaza should have the right to freedom of movement and migration, as is customary everywhere in the world,” Katz wrote.
“I welcome President [Donald Trump’s] bold initiative, which can create extensive opportunities for those in Gaza, who wish to leave, assist them in resettling in host countries, and support long-term reconstruction efforts in a demilitarized, threat-free Gaza after Hamas — an effort that will take many years.”
GNA