If implemented, plans would amount to transferring people from one war-ravaged land at risk of famine to another – raising human rights concerns
Israel is in discussions with South Sudan about the possibility of resettling Palestinians from the Gaza Strip to the war-torn East African country, part of a wider effort by Israel to facilitate mass emigration from the territory left in ruins by its 22-month offensive against Hamas.
Six people familiar with the matter confirmed the talks to The Associated Press. It's unclear how far the talks have advanced, but if implemented, the plans would amount to transferring people from one war-ravaged land at risk of famine to another, and raise human rights concerns.
According to an Israeli source who spoke with Haaretz, there are "quiet talks aimed at finding a country willing to take in residents from Gaza, but there has been no progress beyond that at this stage."
About two weeks ago, Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar met with South Sudan's foreign minister, Mayiik Ayii Kombe, and said that Israel "will continue to strengthen its relations with South Sudan."
