Israel asks the US to pressure Libya and other countries to accept Palestinians from Gaza
According to two informed sources cited by Axios, Mossad chief David Barnea told White House envoy Steve Witkoff that Israel is holding private talks with Ethiopia, Indonesia, and Libya in hopes of reaching arrangements to resettle hundreds of thousands of Palestinians outside Gaza.
The report said the Israeli government is promoting this plan as a form of 'voluntary relocation,' while legal experts consider it a potential war crime, as international law prohibits the forced displacement of protected populations.
No official comment has been issued by the White House regarding the content of the discussions. However, sources indicated that the Trump administration is approaching the proposal cautiously, amid fears of an angry international backlash if the plan moves forward. Tags: USA Israel Gaza
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