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Palestine weekly: Israeli ministers push for depopulation of Gaza

Israeli government officials are increasingly advocating for the large-scale removal of Palestinians from Gaza through proposed mechanisms and timelines, while violence and displacement continue across Gaza and the West Bank. Defense Minister Israel Katz stated forced expulsion is the only solution, and National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir unveiled a seven-year plan for mass emigration. The developments coincide with mounting Palestinian casualties from Israeli operations and extensive demolitions in West Bank communities.