Israel makes plan for the removal of Palestinians from Gaza

Israel’s Minister of Defense, Israel Katz, determined on Thursday (6) that the Army prepares a plan to allow the “voluntary exit” of Palestinians from the Gaza Strip. The measure occurs after US President Donald Trump declares that Washington should “take control of Gaza” and lead his reconstruction. The initiative generated international convictions, being classified by human rights organizations as an attempted ethnic cleaning.

In addition to political implications, the proposal has raised suspicions about Trump’s economic interests in the region. Reports point out that the former president and his family members have real estate and financial business in the Middle East, which raises questions about whether the Gaza project could benefit their companies and allies.

The Israeli plan provides that Palestinians are relocated in third countries, with terrestrial, sea and air displacement options. Katz suggested that nations critical to genocide perpetrated by Israel, such as Spain, Ireland and Norway, should welcome refugees, claiming that this would be a “legal obligation.” Canada, which has a structured immigration program, was also mentioned as a possible destination.

Israel’s plan for the removal of the Palestinian population

Katz’s order occurs a few days after Trump suggests that the US take over Gaza and implement a reconstruction project. The Israeli minister justified the measure by stating cynically that Palestinians should have the freedom to leave, while the Netanyahu government’s far-right allies used the racist argument that the region can no longer be a stronghold of terrorism.

The plan provides for three forms of displacement:

• Earth exit through border points, with the support of “receiving countries”.
• Maritime and air transportation, with the possibility of direct boarding for nations that agree to receive Palestinian refugees.
• Diplomatic pressure on Critical Countries to Israel, such as Spain, Ireland and Norway, to accept refugees as a way of “demonstrating their humanitarian concern.”

Support of the Israeli Ultra -right

Katz’s decision was enthusiastically received by ultra -right members in the government of Benjamin Netanyahu. Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich said that “there is no other realistic solution” besides the resettlement of the Palestinian population. Smotrich had already expressed support for Trump’s idea and now works on an “operational plan” to make removal permanent.

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir also supported the initiative, arguing that “there is no room for dreams of reconstruction” and that “the reality in Gaza needs to be transformed.” The adhesion of the far-right Israeli widens the provision of the Netanyahu government in enabling a large-scale forced displacement.

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Trump and economic interests in the region

Trump’s proposal for Gaza raised doubts about possible economic gains that the former president could have with the region’s reconstruction. His son -in -law, Jared Kushner, had already suggested turning Gaza into a “luxury area” and compared the territorial dispute to “a real estate conflict.”

Financial documents indicate that Trump companies have real estate agreements in Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, raising questions about a possible indirect benefit with investments in Gaza. Analysts speculate that reconstruction could make room for large projects funded by Trump allies in the Middle East.

“The idea of ​​turning Gaza into an investment zone is not new. But now, with Trump and Netanyahu aligned, we see an advance to turn it into official politics, ”said an expert heard by New York Times.

International repercussion and condemnation of the plan

Palestinian’s forced resettlement proposal was widely convicted of international governments and organisms, with the UN warning that the measure can configure war crime. Amnesty International denounced the initiative as “ethnic cleansing disguised as a reassess,” noting that “removing all Gaza Palestinians is equivalent to destroying them as people.”

Countries that could receive refugees rejected the idea. Egypt, Jordan, and Saudi Arabia said they will not accept any forced displacement of Palestinians and denounced the attempt to turn Gaza into a “emptied territory” to meet Israel’s interests. European governments also opposed:

• France warned that the removal of the population “would violate international law and mining any solution from two states.”
• Spain stressed that “Gaza is the land of Palestinians and should be part of the future Palestinian state.”
• Ireland classified the proposal as “a contradiction to the UN Security Council resolutions.”
• Türkiye rejected the idea, stating that “thinking about it is already a serious mistake.”

Despite the international opposition, the Israeli far right requires Western countries to welcome expelled Palestinians. Israeli Minister Bezalel Smotrich and former Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir press that nations criticizing Israel, such as Spain, Ireland and Norway, receive refugees. Katz argued that if these countries really care about human rights, they should “fulfill their legal obligation” and accept Palestinians.

Canada was also mentioned as a possible destination, because it has a structured immigration program. However, the Canadian prime minister has already signaled that he will not accept forced transfers of Palestinians, in respect of international law.

The diplomatic impasse weakens the viability of the Israeli plan, as there are no countries willing to receive the expelled, making Katz proposal highly contested. International pressure increases over Israel’s allies to block any forced removal attempt.

Netanyahu praises Trump, but seeks to balance speech

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called Trump’s proposal “remarkable” and said the idea “must be examined and persecuted.” In an interview with Fox News, Netanyahu stated that the Palestinians could “relieve and then return”, trying to soften the international controversy.

Netanyahu’s attempt to soften the speech occurs after strong pressure from allied countries, such as Egypt and Jordan, who reject any attempt at forced resettlement. In parallel, the White House tried to soften the crisis, claiming that the plan would not have permanent intentionality, but without providing details about its execution.

Scenario and Next Steps

Katz’s decision takes place in the midst of a war that has left more than 47,000 Palestinians killed. The international community presses for a ceasefire and the creation of a Palestinian state, but Trump and Netanyahu reject this solution.

With the implementation of the Katz plan, pressure on Israel and the US allies grows to take a firmer position against the removal of the Palestinian population.