Israeli Baseless Rumors about Morocco's Inclusion in Trump's Gazans Relocation Plans
Rabat - Israeli media and officials have recently circulated rumors that Morocco is to be involved in Donald Trump\u2019s proposal to relocate Palestinians from war-torn Gaza.<\><\>
Israel\u2019s Consul General to the Pacific Southwest, Israel Bachar, recently commented on the relocation proposal while suggesting Morocco as a potential destination for Gaza\u2019s displaced population.<\><\>
Bachar made the statement during a <\> recorded<\><\> interview with CBN News on February 5, claiming that three countries will be receiving relocated Palestinians, including \u201cMorocco, Somalia, and Puntland.\u201d<\><\>
His remarks are allegedly based on what he heard, meaning there is no official decision to include these locations in the relocation plan.<\><\>
Israeli media swiftly <\> echoed<\><\> Bachar\u2019s remark to create controversy and rumors over Morocco\u2019s longstanding position in support of the Palestinian cause and people.<\><\>\>\> \>\> \> \>\> \>\> \>\> \> \>\> \>\>
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