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Israel's alleged attempts to force Palestinian exodus into Egypt during Gaza war raise concerns
conflictinternational-relations2 years ago

Israel's alleged attempts to force Palestinian exodus into Egypt during Gaza war raise concerns

Israel's military campaign against Hamas in Gaza has led to the displacement of the majority of the population, with civilians, particularly women and children, making up a significant portion of the Palestinian death toll. The dire humanitarian situation in Gaza, including lack of food, water, and healthcare, has raised concerns of a potential mass exodus into Egypt. However, Arab governments have rejected the idea of taking in refugees, fearing they may not be allowed to return. Some officials accuse Israel of deliberately trying to empty Gaza of its people, while Israeli officials deny these claims. The crisis has also drawn attention to the Biden administration's approach to the conflict, as the United States vetoed a UN Security Council resolution calling for an immediate cease-fire.