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US ambassador to Israel says there is no plan to force Palestinians out of Gaza

  • U.S. Ambassador Mike Huckabee said in the West Bank town of Turmus Ayya there is no plan by the U.S. or Israel to forcibly displace Palestinians from Gaza — only the option for voluntary departure.
  • The comments followed proposals from Israeli ministers (Defence Minister Israel Katz and far-right Itamar Ben-Gvir) suggesting long-term migration or "voluntary emigration" from Gaza.
  • Israel holds a general election on Oct. 27, which adds political context to the debate.
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