Israel PM floats ‘allowing' Palestinians out of Gaza, as mediators renew truce push
Past calls to resettle Gazans outside the war-battered territory, including from US President Donald Trump, have sparked concern among Palestinians and condemnation from the international community.
Netanyahu defended his war policies in a rare interview with Israeli media, broadcast shortly after Egypt said Gaza mediators were leading a renewed push to secure a 60-day truce.
The premier told Israeli broadcaster i24NEWS that 'we are not pushing them out, but we are allowing them to leave'.
'Give them the opportunity to leave, first of all, combat zones, and generally to leave the territory, if they want,' he said, citing refugee outflows during wars in Syria, Ukraine and Afghanistan.
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In the Gaza Strip, Israel for years has tightly controlled the borders and barred many from leaving.
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