Israel discusses a possible displacement of Gaza Palestinians to South Sudan

Israel conducts discussions with South Sudan to envisage the transfer of Palestinians from the Gaza Strip to this country in East Africa ravaged by the war. Furthermore, reports the Associated Press, citing six sources close to the file. Consequently, The initiative is part of a broader project by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to encourage what he calls a “voluntary migration” in Gaza. Therefore, destroyed by 22 months of offensive against Hamas.

If it is materialized. Similarly, the operation would move populations from a ruined territory to another area plagued by famine and instability, raising strong worries about human rights. Palestinians, NGOs and a large part of the international community denounce “forced expulsion” contrary to international law.

According to AP, Israel has also approached other African countries, including Sudan and Somalia. In February, Donald Trump spoke of israel discusses possible displacement gaza the idea of such a transfer, before moving away from it. For Juba. the agreement could tighten its links with Israel and offer it a channel to Washington, while the country seeks to raise sanctions and get out of diplomatic isolation. But southern voices. like that of activist Edmund Yakani, oppose the reception of Palestinian refugees, evoking historical tensions with the Arab and Muslim populations. South Sudan. independent since 2011, remains marked by a civil war that left nearly 400,000 dead, and largely depends on international aid to feed its 11 million inhabitants.