Defense Minister Israel Katz announces the establishment of a new directorate in the Defense Ministry tasked with enabling Palestinians to “voluntarily” leave the Gaza Strip, as per US President Donald Trump’s stated plans.
Katz held an assessment today on the subject of Palestinians leaving Gaza, during which the new directorate was decided upon, his office says.
The new directorate will include representatives from various government ministries and defense bodies.
Also during the assessment, the ministry’s Coordinator of Government Activities in the Territories (COGAT) presented Katz with an initial plan on the subject.
“The plan includes extensive assistance that will allow any Gaza resident who wants to emigrate to a third state, to receive support that includes special departure arrangements through the sea, air, and land, among other things,” Katz’s office says.
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