Israel Clarifies Stance Amid Controversy Over Gaza Population Movement Plans

Israeli President Isaac Herzog has clarified on NBC's "Meet the Press" that the expulsion of Palestinians is not the official stance of the Israeli government, despite calls for such measures by some members of Prime Minister Netanyahu's government. This statement comes in the wake of a deadly conflict with Hamas that has resulted in over 24,000 deaths, predominantly in Gaza. The U.S. State Department has condemned the inflammatory rhetoric of Israeli Ministers advocating for the resettlement of Palestinians outside of Gaza. Herzog also highlighted the national trauma Israel is experiencing, including the ongoing captivity of hostages taken during the October 7 attack by Hamas.