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The plan will include exit options through land crossings, as well as special arrangements for departure by sea and air,
he added, branding Trump's plan as "bold".
Gaza’s residents should be allowed the freedom to exit and emigrate, as is the practice anywhere around the world."
He added
Hamas used Gaza residents as human shields and built terror infrastructure in the heart of the population, and is now holding them hostage, extorting money from them by use of humanitarian aid, and preventing them from leaving Gaza."
The Defence Minister addedCountries like Spain, Ireland, Norway and others, which have levelled accusations and false claims against Israel over its actions in Gaza, are legally obligated to allow any Gaza resident to enter their territories."
Speaking about potential countries Palestinians could be moved to, he repliedBut at the same time, it is a reflection of the president's mindset,
he told CNA’s Asia Now
I think what we're seeing here is really a reflection of the huge imbalance in power between the Israelis and the Palestinians,
he saidIt's difficult to see how he would convince the Palestinians, of which there are about 2 million people, to peacefully leave Gaza and go somewhere,
he told CNA’s Asia NowSo, I think this is very much wishful thinking on the part of Donald Trump,
Hashemi told CNA’s Asia FirstWith President Trump, the conditions are volatile. It's unknown whether he is really serious or whether he simply wants to distract attention away from other things happening (such as) the remaking of the US government,
said Peter Layton, visiting fellow at Griffith University’s Griffith Asia InstituteThese are very dangerous times, very difficult times, especially for the people of Gaza. And I think (Trump’s Gaza proposal) is going to have very long-term repercussions on the whole question of international peace and security and what constitutes world order,
he addedObviously, they've had second thoughts and they've noticed the international condemnation of President Trump's proposal,
said Amin Saikal, distinguished visiting fellow at the S Rajaratnam School of International StudiesRegardless of what happens diplomatically off centrestage, I'm not sure too many leaders in the region will be stepping up to support Donald Trump,
said LaytonWhether Trump will be able to actually implement the policy remains to be seen,
said Nader Hashemi, associate professor of Middle East and Islamic politics at Georgetown University’s Edmund A Walsh School of Foreign ServiceI'm sceptical because the US can't unilaterally undertake this mass expulsion plan because it's dependent on neighbouring Arab states accepting the Palestinians from Gaza,
he saidThe right to self-determination is a fundamental principle of international law and must be protected by all states, as the International Court of Justice recently underlined afresh,
Turk said in a statement
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They must be allowed home,
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said Wednesday
It’s a remarkable idea, and I think it should be really pursued, examined, pursued and done, because I think it will create a different future for everyone,
he said
You see that pile of useless rubble?”
he said, raising his cane to point at a demolished houseThe actual idea of allowing first Gazans who want to leave to leave, I mean, what is wrong with that
he said
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I have instructed the IDF to prepare a plan to enable the voluntary departure of Gaza residents,
Katz said, according to a spokesperson