Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has revived calls for Gazans to voluntarily leave the territory as Israel prepares to expand its military operations in Gaza City. The plan aims to reassert control over the territory and destroy Hamas, with Palestinians given an opportunity to exit but not be “pushed out.”
Negotiations are underway with South Sudan, Indonesia, Libya, Somalia, Somaliland, Sudan, and Uganda regarding potential resettlement sites for Palestinians. However, critics warn that a large-scale relocation effort could violate international law and have devastating humanitarian consequences.
Egypt has expressed concerns that any effort to transfer Palestinians out of Gaza could spark a surge of refugees fleeing into its own territory. Hamas officials are open to exploring cease-fire deals, but insist on maintaining their right to defend themselves against Israeli occupation.
The US State Department’s human rights report has scaled back criticisms of rights abuses in Israel and Saudi Arabia, while highlighting new concerns over LGBTQ and women’s rights in El Salvador and Hungary. The report reflects President Trump’s political agenda.
Meanwhile, the Pentagon deployed two US warships to the disputed Scarborough Shoal on Wednesday, amid tensions with China over the South China Sea.
Source: https://foreignpolicy.com/2025/08/13/israel-netanyahu-gaza-displacement-palestinians-south-sudan/?tpcc=recirc_latest062921