Israel's Prime Minister, Netanyahu, declares openness to Palestinians from Gaza relocating to foreign nations; asserting that it's not a matter of Palestinian expulsion.
Israel is actively pursuing a strategy to allow Palestinians from the Gaza Strip to emigrate, a move linked to the ongoing conflict and devastation in the region. According to recent reports, Israel has held preliminary talks with South Sudan regarding the potential resettlement of Palestinians there, including plans to set up temporary camps funded by Israel. However, South Sudan officially denies having agreed to any such relocation, refuting media reports about the discussions.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has publicly stated that Israel will "allow" Palestinians to leave Gaza voluntarily, but emphasized that other countries must "open their doors" to accept them. While no forced transfers are reported from Israel's side, some sources view the Palestinian displacement as a form of expulsion. Beyond South Sudan, Israel is reportedly in talks with multiple countries about receiving Palestinians, although specific names have not been disclosed.
The prospect of South Sudan as a host country is controversial and uncertain due to the country's own severe challenges, including food shortages, ongoing insecurity, and historical tensions with Muslim and Arab groups. These concerns raise questions about the safety and humanitarian impact for incoming Palestinians. Egyptian officials, aware of Israel's outreach, have lobbied South Sudan against accepting Palestinians, fearing a regional refugee crisis, especially along Egypt's border with Gaza.
The international community, including the United Nations, has expressed concern about the potential human rights implications of the plans. The UN has warned of a "new calamity" with serious regional consequences. The international community also demands that Israel facilitate the passage of humanitarian aid to Gaza.
Netanyahu has compared the potential emigration of Gaza residents to conflicts in Syria, Ukraine, and Afghanistan. He argues that the international community should allow Gaza civilians to leave if they wish. The Israeli Prime Minister has stated that they will authorize Palestinians to leave during and after the fighting.
The announcement of Netanyahu's plan has been condemned by a large part of the international community. Residential areas of Zeitoun and Sabra in Gaza City have been bombed for three days, and the Israeli army intends to take control of Gaza City and nearby refugee camps. Gaza City has been the target of intense aerial attacks, according to the Gaza Civil Defense Agency. Palestinians are gathering to collect humanitarian aid dropped from the air over Nuseirat in the Gaza Strip.
As of August 2025, no finalized resettlement agreements have been made. The Israeli army has not released a schedule for the offensive against Gaza, and the plans, if implemented, would involve moving people from one war-ravaged and famine-risk land to another, raising further concerns about human rights. Netanyahu has stated that he wants to move on to the final stage, end the war, and defeat enemies.
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