Why It Matters:
This move is in line with Trump's proposal, which seeks to ethnically cleanse Gaza.
The Big Picture:
Katz’s order reflects an escalating strategic pivot. With international criticism mounting and local resistance strong, this directive is set to further complicate an already fragile ceasefire and the broader Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
Key Points:
Israel Katz ordered the Israeli army to prepare a framework allowing any Gaza resident, if willing, to depart to any accepting country via land, sea, or air routes.
The directive follows President Trump’s controversial proposal to transfer Gaza’s population, a plan that has drawn criticism from international rights groups and global leaders like Russia, China, and Germany.
Many Gazans, including displaced residents, have fiercely rejected the proposal. One resident, Samir Abu Basel, emphatically stated that they would not abandon their homes despite external pressures.
The announcement comes as a ceasefire—established on January 19, 2025—remains in place following over 15 months of intense US-backed Israeli genocide in Gaza.
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Mojtaba Darabi
