More details emerge on government discussions earlier today about plans to facilitate the emigration of Palestinians from Gaza, which will be discussed with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio during his visit next week, reports Channel 12.
In the meeting with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, ministers, and senior defense officials, the Defense Ministry presented the forum with its program for Gazans to leave the Strip if they choose to.
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich was skeptical about the prospects of any countries agreeing to take Gazans in, and argued that it was not worth spending money on if the Gazans would be back home in a year.
Netanyahu responded that Israel wouldn’t spend much on the plan, but that Israel should move it forward.
“Do it,” said National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir. “It’s the mission of the hour.”
Science and Technology Minister Gila Gamliel argued that Israel should push Egypt to take in the Gazans.
“You try,” responded Netanyahu dismissively.
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