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Israel Plans Air and Sea Evacuations Amid Gaza Conflict

9/13/2025

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Israel's Defense Ministry plans to permit Gazans to leave by air and sea starting in October, pending talks with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich doubts other countries will accept Gazans, while Prime Minister Netanyahu advocates for minimal investment in the initiative.
National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir emphasizes urgency, calling it a "mission of the hour."
Israeli airstrikes have reportedly killed 34 people in Gaza, primarily in Gaza City.
The IDF prepares for a major offensive, ordering evacuations in Gaza City and targeting Hamas infrastructure, but many residents face financial constraints and ongoing conflict.

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Israel's Defense Ministry plans to permit Gazans to leave by air and sea starting in October, pending talks with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich doubts other countries will accept Gazans, while Prime Minister Netanyahu advocates for minimal investment in the initiative.
National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir emphasizes urgency, calling it a "mission of the hour."
Israeli airstrikes have reportedly killed 34 people in Gaza, primarily in Gaza City.
The IDF prepares for a major offensive, ordering evacuations in Gaza City and targeting Hamas infrastructure, but many residents face financial constraints and ongoing conflict.