Israel is reportedly in discussions with South Sudan about the possibility of resettling Palestinians from Gaza to the war-torn East African country, part of a wider effort by Israel to facilitate mass emigration from the territory largely left in ruins by the 22-month offensive against Hamas.

 

Six people familiar with the matter confirmed to the AP news agency that talks have taken place, although it is unclear how far they have advanced.

 

Israel has floated similarly resettlement proposals with other African nations, including Sudan and Somalia.

 

Israel in talks with South Sudan to resettle Palestinians from Gaza, sources say

 

 

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South Sudan has experienced a devastating civil war since December 2013, primarily between government forces loyal to President Salva Kiir and opposition forces led by former Vice-President Riek Machar. The conflict has resulted in widespread human rights abuses, including ethnic massacres, displacement, and killings of journalists. At least 400,000 people were killed, and millions have been displaced internally or as refugees. The conflict has also severely impacted the country's economy, which is heavily reliant on oil exports. 

 

At least 25 people were killed by Israeli gunfire Wednesday while seeking aid, according to health officials and witnesses, as efforts to revive ceasefire talks resume and Israel's prime minister said it will “allow” Palestinians to leave while scaling up the offensive in Gaza. 

 

Staff at Nasser and Awda hospitals, which received the bodies, as well as witnesses said people were killed on their way to aid distribution sites and while awaiting convoys entering the strip. Israel did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

 

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Tuesday that the right thing to do was “allow” Gaza’s population to leave as Israel prepares for the next stage of the war by seizing Gaza City and other Hamas strongholds.

 

At least 25 killed by Israeli gunfire as Netanyahu says he will 'allow' Palestinians to leave

 

 

Really, Ms Haskell?

Israel and South Sudan are in talks about relocating Palestinians to the war-torn East African nation, The Associated Press reported Tuesday.

The office of Israel’s Deputy Foreign Minister, Sharren Haskel, said Wednesday that she was arriving in South Sudan for a series of meetings in the first visit by a senior government official to the country, but she did not plan to broach the subject of moving Palestinians.

 

Wow.

 

Just.

 

Wow.

 

 

Israel is exploring the possibility of relocating Palestinians from Gaza to South Sudan, according to six individuals familiar with the matter.

 

The Associated Press previously reported on similar conversations involving Sudan, Somalia, and Somaliland, all regions grappling with their own conflicts and food shortages.

 

The current status of those negotiations remains unclear.

 

Israel in talks Over moving Palestinians from Gaza to South Sudan