Title: US State Department Criticizes Israeli Ministers for Controversial Remarks on Gaza Resettlement
Two Israeli Far-right Ministers Face Criticism from US State Department over Gaza Resettlement Comments
The US State Department has condemned Israeli ministers Bezalel Smotrich and Itamar Ben Gvir for their recent remarks concerning the future of Gaza following the war against Hamas. State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller characterized their comments as provocative and irresponsible.
The Israeli ministers had suggested the voluntary resettlement of Palestinians outside of Gaza once the hostilities cease. However, the US government has stressed that these statements do not align with official policy and should be discontinued immediately, clarifying that it has received consistent assurances from the Israeli administration, including the Prime Minister.
Smotrich and Ben Gvir have openly advocated for the voluntary migration of a significant portion of the Palestinian population residing in Gaza after the conflict, without resorting to any form of force.
In response to their comments, Miller’s statement emphasized the United States’ unwavering stance that Gaza belongs to the Palestinian people, uninterrupted by Hamas control and free from any threat posed by terrorist groups to Israel.
Smotrich’s statement urging Palestinians to leave Gaza and implying that Israelis could transform the region was met with criticism. He proposed that Gaza’s residents relocate to countries willing to accept refugees.
Additionally, Ben Gvir expressed support for Jewish settlement in the Gaza Strip and endorse the encouragement of Gaza residents to migrate elsewhere.
The controversial remarks made by the Israeli ministers drew strong reactions from Arab Israeli lawmaker MK Ahmad Tibi. Equating their statements to Nazi ideology, Tibi accused them of inciting genocide and predicted that they would one day face an international tribunal for war crimes.
As the tension surrounding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict continues to mount, the global community looks to political leaders to promote peace and unity rather than divisive rhetoric. The US State Department’s condemnation of the Israeli ministers’ remarks is a clear indication of the international community’s concerns and desire for a peaceful resolution to the ongoing conflict in the region.
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