Israeli Defence Minister States Need for Population Change in Gaza

Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz stated that the removal of Palestinians from the Gaza Strip is necessary for a solution to the ongoing conflict. Speaking at a conference organized by Ynet, Katz claimed that there is 'no real solution for Gaza' without what he referred to as 'migration' of Palestinians. He emphasized that this remains the 'only solution.' Katz's comments come amid ongoing discussions regarding the future of Gaza and the rights of its Palestinian residents. He noted that US President Donald Trump has not canceled a proposal related to this issue but has only frozen it. The proposal has faced criticism from Palestinian rights advocates, who argue that it amounts to ethnic cleansing. Katz mentioned that the Israeli government is prepared to take action to achieve this goal, although he acknowledged that Egypt is currently unwilling to accept Palestinian refugees. He also highlighted the importance of US support for any potential resettlement of displaced Palestinians. The US has provided significant military aid to Israel and defended its actions in international forums. In response to Katz's remarks, US Senator Chris Van Hollen expressed concern over the implications of Israel's plans for Gaza, stating that they must end US complicity in such actions.