Displaced Palestinians may find refuge in various nations, as per Israel's ongoing discussions with multiple countries.
Headline: Ongoing Talks Surrounding Potential Resettlement of Palestinians from Gaza Amidst International Controversy
Israel is currently in discussions with several countries, including South Sudan, regarding the potential resettlement of Palestinians displaced by the ongoing conflict in Gaza. This plan forms part of a broader effort by Israel to facilitate mass emigration from Gaza following a prolonged military offensive.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has expressed support for this approach, describing it as “voluntary migration” aligned with a previous vision articulated by former US President Donald Trump. The discussions have also reportedly included Sudan and Somalia.
However, South Sudan has officially denied any agreement on this matter, despite meetings between South Sudanese officials and Israeli envoys. Palestinian leaders view the proposal as a form of forced expulsion, akin to the mass displacement that occurred in 1948, which Palestinians refer to as the Nakba. Rights groups and much of the international community also oppose the plan, arguing it violates international law by amounting to forcible population transfer.
The international community's response has been largely negative or cautious. While US officials have declined to comment on the private nature of diplomatic talks, Palestinians and many world leaders have condemned the notion of relocating Gaza’s population to another country amid ongoing humanitarian and political crises.
Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and other Arab states have criticised the use of the term 'Greater Israel' by Netanyahu, viewing it as an extension of the occupation's approach based on arrogance, fueling crises and conflicts, and infringing the sovereignty of states.
It's unclear how advanced the discussions are and whether they are likely to come to fruition. Both Somaliland and South Sudan have denied any talks about the resettlement of Palestinians. The humanitarian situation in Gaza remains dire, with at least 123 people reportedly killed over the last 24 hours.
[1] Associated Press. (2021). Israel in talks with South Sudan over resettling Palestinians. [online] Available at: https://apnews.com/article/israel-gaza-palestinians-south-sudan-middle-east-8d0e3411a43942f47231911f70c4333c
[2] Al Jazeera. (2021). Palestinians reject Israel's 'Greater Israel' plan. [online] Available at: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2021/5/12/palestinians-reject-israels-greater-israel-plan
[3] Human Rights Watch. (2021). Israel: Mass displacement in Gaza amounts to a war crime. [online] Available at: https://www.hrw.org/news/2021/05/12/israel-mass-displacement-gaza-amounts-war-crime
[4] The New Arab. (2021). Israel's 'Greater Israel' plan: What does it mean? [online] Available at: https://www.alaraby.co.uk/english/comment/2021/5/12/israels-greater-israel-plan-what-does-it-mean
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