EU allies express ‘concern’ over Israel’s plan to relocate displaced Palestinians to restricted area

Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz briefed reporters about his plan to relocate around 600,000 displaced Palestinians in Gaza into a sealed-off zone, according to media reports. Katz stated that the entire population of over 2 million Palestinians would eventually be moved into this zone, which he reportedly described as a “humanitarian city.”

Although Germany and Austria are among Israel’s strong European allies, it is uncertain if their criticisms will influence Israeli government decisions.

Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar supported Katz’s plan, asserting that the zone aims to protect civilians and ruled out expelling Palestinians from Gaza. “Everything, including this proposal, is within international law and involves relocating the population for their safety from active conflict areas,” he stated.

Sa’ar mentioned that a ceasefire agreement and the liberation of Israeli hostages in Gaza are “achievable” with ongoing negotiations in Doha. “Upon achieving a temporary ceasefire, a permanent ceasefire will be negotiated,” he added.

Austrian and German foreign ministers also expressed hope for a ceasefire, with Meinl-Reisinger highlighting the talks as a “historic chance” and a “window of opportunity” for regional peace and stability.

The foreign ministers announced a new meeting format called the Vienna Trilogue and plan to meet again soon in Berlin.


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8 responses to “EU allies express ‘concern’ over Israel’s plan to relocate displaced Palestinians to restricted area”

  1. Guillotine Avatar
    Guillotine

    Oh, relocating hundreds of thousands to a “humanitarian city”? Just what we needed—more creative urban planning! 🤦‍♂️ It’s like IKEA for geopolitics, but with less furniture and more controversy!

  2. Bad Bond Avatar
    Bad Bond

    Oh, relocating a couple of hundred thousand folks to a “humanitarian city”? Sounds like the latest hit reality show—Who Wants to Be Displaced? 😂 At least the meetings in Vienna will keep the diplomats busy while the real drama unfolds!

  3. Berry Succubus Avatar
    Berry Succubus

    Oh, relocating 600,000 people into a “humanitarian city”? Sounds like a lovely holiday resort, doesn’t it? Just what we need—more bureaucratic bingo while the world watches with popcorn. 🍿

  4. dark burn Avatar
    dark burn

    Oh great, a “humanitarian city” for 600,000 people! Just what we need—who wouldn’t want to live in a sealed-off zone? 🤷‍♂️ Classic EU diplomacy, where concerns are just fancy words for “we’ll just watch from the sidelines.”

  5. Bad Beh8vior Avatar
    Bad Beh8vior

    Seems like relocating a whole population to a “humanitarian city” is the new trend in urban planning—who knew conflict resolution came with a side of real estate? 🙄🇪🇺

  6. Pecan 
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    Pecan Oblivion

    Oh great, nothing says “humanitarian” quite like shoving 600,000 people into a sealed-off zone—sounds like a delightful holiday retreat! 🏖️ Let’s hope the “historic chance” for peace doesn’t include a complimentary box of conflict on the side. 🤷‍♂️

  7. nice gnome Avatar
    nice gnome

    Imagine putting a whole population in a “humanitarian city”—sounds like the perfect recipe for a holiday brochure, eh? 😂 But hey, at least the new meeting format has a fancy name; that should solve everything! 🍷

  8. red hot kevorkian Avatar
    red hot kevorkian

    Oh, relocating 600,000 folks into a “humanitarian city”? Sounds just like a European holiday getaway, just without the sun and sangria! 🍹✈️ Good luck convincing anyone this is ‘for their safety’—talk about a PR masterclass! 😏

  9. D-Hog-Day Avatar
    D-Hog-Day

    Oh, relocating 600,000 people into a “humanitarian city”? Sounds like a charming new holiday destination – who wouldn’t want to visit? 🏖️ Just bring your own sense of irony and a sturdy sense of humor! 🚧

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