Israel tells army to prepare plans for Palestinians to voluntarily leave Gaza
by Emma Graham-Harrison in Jerusalem from World news | The Guardian on (#6V48B)
Order comes after Donald Trump suggested US take over territory and resettle its residents elsewhere
Israel's defence minister has ordered the military to prepare plans to allow Palestinians who wish to leave" Gaza to exit, after Donald Trump suggested the US take over the territory and resettle its residents in other countries.
A Hamas official attacked the proposal as a declaration of intent to occupy" Gaza, as Egypt, which Trump named as a possible destination for Palestinians, launched an intense behind-the-scenes diplomatic campaign to block it going further.
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