Israeli president says no plans to expel Palestinians from Gaza after minister’s comments cause uproar
Read this article for free!
Plus, your free account gets unlimited access to thousands of articles, videos, and more.
Please enter a valid email address.
Israeli President Isaac Herzog acknowledged on Sunday that Israel has no plans to expel Palestinians from Gaza, days after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government officials suggested that Palestinians should be resettled elsewhere. Ta.
Herzog made the comments Sunday morning on NBC's “Meet the Press” with host Kristen Welker. Israeli far-right ministers Bezalel Smotrich and Itamar Ben Gvir have both suggested in recent days that Israel should encourage most Palestinians to leave Gaza.
Asked about the controversy, Herzog said: “I want to say publicly and unequivocally that this is not Israel's position.” “Ministers can say whatever they want. They may not like it, but this is Israeli politics.”
Following the ministers' comments, the U.S. State Department issued a statement actively condemning the Palestinian resettlement plan.
Israel to defend itself against genocide charges filed by South Africa in international court
Israeli President Isaac Herzog, pictured, said on Sunday that Israel had no mandate to expel Palestinians from Gaza, days after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government officials suggested the Palestinians should settle elsewhere. He admitted he had no plans.(via Saul Loeb/Pool, Reuters/File)
“The United States rejects recent statements by Israeli Ministers Bezalel Smotrich and Itamar Ben Gvir advocating the resettlement of Palestinians outside of Gaza. This rhetoric is inflammatory and irresponsible,” the ministry said last week. wrote.
The State Department did not immediately respond to a request for comment on Herzog's interview.
Israel to defend itself against genocide charges filed by South Africa in international court
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has vowed that the war in Gaza will continue for “many more months” and said Israel will play a major security role in the region for a significant period after the conflict. However, he has not indicated any intention to try to relocate Palestinians.
Prime Minister Netanyahu has indicated no intention of attempting to relocate Palestinians.(FOX News/Hannity)
Israel and Hamas are negotiating a new hostage exchange. The United States, Qatar and Egypt are also participating in the talks.
CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP
Qatar announced that negotiations had hit a wall last week after top Hamas commander Saleh al-Arouri was killed in an explosion in Beirut, Lebanon, last week. Israel denies responsibility for the attack, but Hamas negotiators are increasingly withdrawing.
Israeli president says no plans to expel Palestinians from Gaza after minister’s comments cause uproar
Read this article for free!
Plus, your free account gets unlimited access to thousands of articles, videos, and more.
Please enter a valid email address.
Israeli President Isaac Herzog acknowledged on Sunday that Israel has no plans to expel Palestinians from Gaza, days after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government officials suggested that Palestinians should be resettled elsewhere. Ta.
Herzog made the comments Sunday morning on NBC's “Meet the Press” with host Kristen Welker. Israeli far-right ministers Bezalel Smotrich and Itamar Ben Gvir have both suggested in recent days that Israel should encourage most Palestinians to leave Gaza.
Asked about the controversy, Herzog said: “I want to say publicly and unequivocally that this is not Israel's position.” “Ministers can say whatever they want. They may not like it, but this is Israeli politics.”
Following the ministers' comments, the U.S. State Department issued a statement actively condemning the Palestinian resettlement plan.
Israel to defend itself against genocide charges filed by South Africa in international court
Israeli President Isaac Herzog, pictured, said on Sunday that Israel had no mandate to expel Palestinians from Gaza, days after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government officials suggested the Palestinians should settle elsewhere. He admitted he had no plans. (via Saul Loeb/Pool, Reuters/File)
“The United States rejects recent statements by Israeli Ministers Bezalel Smotrich and Itamar Ben Gvir advocating the resettlement of Palestinians outside of Gaza. This rhetoric is inflammatory and irresponsible,” the ministry said last week. wrote.
The State Department did not immediately respond to a request for comment on Herzog's interview.
Israel to defend itself against genocide charges filed by South Africa in international court
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has vowed that the war in Gaza will continue for “many more months” and said Israel will play a major security role in the region for a significant period after the conflict. However, he has not indicated any intention to try to relocate Palestinians.
Prime Minister Netanyahu has indicated no intention of attempting to relocate Palestinians. (FOX News/Hannity)
Israel and Hamas are negotiating a new hostage exchange. The United States, Qatar and Egypt are also participating in the talks.
CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP
Qatar announced that negotiations had hit a wall last week after top Hamas commander Saleh al-Arouri was killed in an explosion in Beirut, Lebanon, last week. Israel denies responsibility for the attack, but Hamas negotiators are increasingly withdrawing.
Related News
Ex-UNC player announces plans to skip games, suggests worries about the program