"Controversy Over Israel's Gaza 'Resettlement' Talks Sparks International Tension"

The U.S. State Department has condemned remarks by Israeli far-right ministers Bezalel Smotrich and Itamar Ben Gvir advocating for the voluntary resettlement of Palestinians from Gaza, labeling the rhetoric as "inflammatory and irresponsible." The ministers suggested that after a war against Hamas, Palestinians could be encouraged to migrate, and Israelis could settle the area. These statements have been met with criticism and accusations of inciting genocide by Arab Israeli lawmaker MK Ahmad Tibi, who compared the rhetoric to Nazi ideology. The Israeli government has been reminded by the U.S. that such views do not represent its official policy.