On February 18th, Israeli Defense Minister Katz issued a statement stating that the Israeli Ministry of Defense will establish a specialized agency to promote the “voluntary departure” of Palestinians from the Gaza Strip. The statement stated that the organization will be composed of representatives from various departments of the Israeli government and defense agencies. The organization will take measures to provide support for any Gaza Strip residents who “voluntarily migrate” to a third country, including “special arrangements” for leaving by sea, land, air, etc. US President Trump has repeatedly stated in recent days that he hopes the US will “take over” and “have long-term ownership” of the Gaza Strip, and that Palestinians currently residing in the Gaza Strip should be relocated to other countries for resettlement. The Palestinian side and the international community have condemned this statement, calling it a violation of international law and “unacceptable”.
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