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Israeli officials deny plans to deport Gaza Palestinians
9/9/2026
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- Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar said Israel has no plan to deport Palestinians from Gaza.
- He added Israel would not block Palestinians who voluntarily leave Gaza if another country accepts them.
- Defence Minister Israel Katz (September 2) and Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir (September 3) each advocated Palestinian migration from Gaza.
- U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee said Israel has no plans to force Palestinians out of Gaza.
