"Jordan's Foreign Minister Accuses Israel of Ethnic Cleansing in Gaza"

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Source: Al Jazeera English
"Jordan's Foreign Minister Accuses Israel of Ethnic Cleansing in Gaza"
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Jordan's Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi accused Israel of implementing a policy to push Palestinians out of Gaza, stating that Israel's operation meets the "legal definition of genocide." The head of the UNRWA, Philippe Lazzarini, also accused Israel of planning a mass expulsion of people from Gaza into Egypt. Israel rejected the accusations, stating that it is fighting to defend itself and urging civilians in Gaza to relocate for their own safety. However, Israeli ministers have made comments suggesting the operation aims to push Palestinians out of Gaza.

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