US rejects Israeli suggestions of removing Palestinians from Gaza
The US State Department has formally rejected Israeli proposals to remove Palestinians from Gaza, citing a commitment to a peace plan that prohibits forced displacement. Israeli officials, including Defense Minister Israel Katz, have continued to advocate for the de-population of the territory as a necessary solution to the ongoing crisis.
Why it matters
This highlights a significant diplomatic rift between the US and Israel regarding the humanitarian and political future of Gaza.
US State Department tells Al Jazeera that Washington ‘does not support any plan’ for the expulsion of Palestinians.
x whatsapp-stroke copylink google Add Al Jazeera on Google info Palestinians amid the ruins of buildings destroyed by Israeli air raids in Gaza City, August 17, 2026 [Jehad Alshrafi/AP Photo] By Ali Harb Published On 4 Sep 2026 4 Sep 2026 In a rare public display of disagreement with Israel, the United States has rejected calls by top Israeli officials that the Palestinian population should be removed from Gaza.
Asked about Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz’s call for de-populating Gaza as the only “solution” to the crisis, the US State Department reiterated Washington’s commitment to President Donald Trump’s 20-point “peace plan” that established the “ceasefire” last year.
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