Israeli leaders back Trump's Gaza 'clean out' plan amid outrage
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Trump's plan to forcibly displace Palestinians from Gaza to countries like Egypt and Jordan is facing worldwide condemnations, with several countries speaking out against the expulsion of Palestinians from their land.
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Trump meets with "Israel's" Netanyahu in the Oval Office, on February 4, 2025. (AP)
Israeli political leaders are expressing their support for Trump and his plan to forcibly displace Palestinians from Gaza amid global condemnation, considering it something that will positively impact the Middle East.
"[Trump] is acting as a messenger of God for the Jewish people" said Aryeh Deri, leader of the Israeli Shas political party. "You are acting as a messenger of God for the Jewish people, and you have achieved great success because of your steadfast stand on the right side of the people of Israel against all its enemies," he adds.
The extremist Former Police Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir expressed similar enthusiasm, saying that this is the start of a "beautiful friendship".
Donald, this looks like the beginning of a beautiful friendship
— איתמר בן גביר (@itamarbengvir) February 4, 2025
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich welcomed Trump's plan, asserting that it will bring "significant political change in the region". Both Ben-Gvir and Smotrich have previously pushed for the forced displacement of Palestinians from Gaza, going as far as proposing bills.
"I think it is something that could change history, and it is worthwhile really pursuing this idea." Netanyahu noted, calling Trump's plan remarkable.
Katz orders IOF plan for Gazans to 'voluntarily' leave: Israeli media
Israeli Security Minister Israel Katz has instructed the IOF to draft a plan facilitating the voluntary departure of Gazans from the Strip, according to his office, drawing inspiration from US President Donald Trump’s relocation vision.
Katz praised Trump’s "courageous plan," stating it "could enable a wide swath of the population in Gaza to leave to various places around the world."
He justified the plan under the false pretext that "Hamas used Gaza residents as human shields and built terror infrastructure in the heart of the population, and is now holding them, hostage, extorting money from them by use of humanitarian aid, and preventing them from leaving Gaza."
He also stated that he instructed the "military to prepare a plan" allowing any resident of Gaza who wishes to emigrate to relocate to any country willing to accept them.
He specifically pointed to potential destinations such as Spain, Ireland, Norway, and other countries that have called out "Israel's" actions in Gaza, arguing that if these nations refuse to accept Palestinians, "their hypocrisy will be exposed."
Katz also mentions Canada, which has "an organized immigration program" and has "previously voiced a willingness to absorb Gazan residents."
According to Katz, the plan would allow exit through land crossings and make "special arrangements" for departure through sea and air routes.
Katz argued that "Gaza’s residents should be allowed the freedom to exit and emigrate, as is the practice anywhere around the world," adding that Trump’s plan could advance "rehabilitation plans in a demilitarized Gaza that poses no threat in the post-Hamas era, which will take many years."
