Israel says Trump's plan to resettle nearly two million Palestinians from Gaza is 'still active' [View all]

Source: The Independent

Israel says Trump’s plan to resettle nearly two million Palestinians from Gaza is ‘still active’

The White House did not deny that president’s plan to transfer nearly 2 million Palestinians out of Gaza was still a possibility when asked by The Independent

Bel Trew, Richard Hall, Andrew Feinberg
Thursday 03 July 2025 20:01 BST

The Israeli government said Thursday that Donald Trump’s plan to relocate nearly two million Palestinians from Gaza is “still active,” despite widespread opposition from U.S. allies and warnings from rights groups that it would constitute a war crime.

“President Trump has made clear that plan is most definitely still active,” Israeli government spokesperson David Mencer said in response to a question from The Independent about the plan’s status.

“We think it's a good idea. The Prime Minister has praised the idea. It's certainly out-of-the-box thinking,” he added.

The White House did not deny the plan was still a possibility when asked by The Independent.

“President Trump has long advocated for creative solutions to improve the lives of Palestinians, including allowing them to resettle in a new, beautiful location while Gaza rebuilds,” White House Deputy Press Secretary Anna Kelly said.

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Read more: https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/israel-trump-gaza-plan-netanyahu-b2782230.html

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