Israel’s security cabinet has approved the creation of a special agency within the Defence Ministry tasked with orchestrating the mass expulsion of Palestinians from Gaza under the guise of “voluntary” relocation – a move widely condemned as an attempt at forced displacement and ethnic cleansing.

The newly established agency, reporting directly to Defence Minister Israel Katz, will be responsible for coordinating the expulsion of Gaza residents to third countries under the pretext of “safe and controlled passage”.

It will also handle security screenings and transportation logistics for those forced to leave.

The Defence Ministry said the plan was intended to align with the “vision of US President Donald Trump,” who has previously advocated for the mass relocation of Palestinians in Gaza as part of a broader Middle East strategy.

Trump’s plan, which critics have condemned as a blueprint for ethnic cleansing, has also included proposals for a US takeover of Gaza – a controversial plan strongly rejected by Arab nations. ….more