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Israeli Minister Advocates for Gaza Settlements and Palestinian Departure After Conflict

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Israeli Minister Advocates for Gaza Settlements and Palestinian Departure After Conflict
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Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, a member of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's right-wing coalition, has called for the emigration of Palestinians from Gaza, suggesting that a reduced Arab population would change the region's dynamics. His remarks have raised concerns of a potential forced displacement similar to the 1948 "Nakba." Despite Smotrich's views, the official government stance is that Gazans can return home after the conflict with Hamas. Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has firmly opposed any forced displacement. Israel's intentions for Gaza's long-term governance remain unclear, with international stakeholders advocating for Palestinian control.

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  1. Israeli minister repeats call for Palestinians to leave Gaza  Reuters
  2. Israel-Gaza war live: Israeli minister calls for return of Jewish settlers to Gaza Strip after war  The Guardian
  3. Smotrich touts revival of Gaza settlements after war, wants Gazans encouraged to leave  The Times of Israel
  4. Israeli minister reiterates calls for Palestinians to leave Gaza  Al Jazeera English
  5. Smotrich: Day after is different with only 200000 Arabs in Gaza  The Jerusalem Post

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