Israeli defence minister insists there are 'voluntary emigration' plans for Gaza
Submitted by Alex MacDonald on Wed, 05/27/2026 - 09:48 Israel Katz says the removal of Palestinians from the enclave would take place 'in the proper manner' Minibuses carrying Palestinians wishing to return to the Gaza Strip line up on the Egyptian side of the Rafah border crossing on 19 March 2026 (Amr Adel/AFP) Off Israel's defence minister has advanced plans to remove Palestinians from the Gaza Strip through "voluntary emigration". Israel Katz said on Wednesday that the plans would take place
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