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Israel Begins Preparations for Exodus from Gaza Strip
The Statesman Delhi
|February 07, 2025
Egypt launches diplomatic blitz to head off plan; Saudi Arabia rejects mass transfer of Palestinians
Israel said on Thursday it has begun preparations for the departure of large numbers of Palestinians from the Gaza Strip in line with President Donald Trump's plan for the territory. Officials, meanwhile, said Egypt has launched a diplomatic blitz behind the scenes to try and head off the plan.
The Trump administration has already dialed back aspects of the proposal after it was widely rejected internationally, saying the relocation of Palestinians would be temporary. U.S. officials have provided few details about how or when the plan would be carried out.
This story is from the February 07, 2025 edition of The Statesman Delhi.
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