In a recent development that has stirred significant controversy, Israeli culture magazine Mekomit published an article on 28 October revealing a leaked document from Israel’s Ministry of Intelligence. The document reportedly outlines a plan for the occupation of Gaza and the total transfer of its 2.3 million inhabitants to Egypt’s Sinai Peninsula.
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The Leaked Document: A Synopsis: Dated 13 October, the document presents a plan to transfer all residents of the Gaza Strip to North Sinai. This approach is suggested as the preferred option among three alternatives for the future of Palestinians in Gaza amidst the ongoing conflict between Israel and the Hamas-led Palestinian resistance.
Details of the Proposed Plan: According to the leaked document, the proposed strategy involves evacuating the Gazan population to Sinai during the war. It further recommends establishing tent cities and new urban areas in northern Sinai to accommodate the deported population. The plan also envisions creating a closed security zone extending several kilometers inside Egypt. Notably, the deported Palestinians would be prohibited from returning to areas near the Israeli border.
Implications and Controversies: The revelation of this document has sparked a wave of reactions and discussions. The proposed population transfer raises critical questions about the feasibility, ethics, and international law implications of such a move. Concerns about the sovereignty of Egypt’s Sinai Peninsula and the potential humanitarian impact on the Gazan population are also at the forefront of these discussions.
The leaked document from Israel’s Ministry of Intelligence, as reported by Mekomit, suggests a radical approach to addressing the Israel-Gaza conflict. Its publication has brought to light contentious proposals that are likely to fuel further debate and scrutiny within the international community.
BREAKING: @mekomit expose shows that the directive to deport 2.4 million #Palestinians out of occupied #Gaza and onto #Egypt and beyond has been officially endorsed by #Israel's Ministry of Intelligence on 13 October. A war crime in the making! pic.twitter.com/5BFsOzSpj3
— Itay Epshtain (@EpshtainItay) October 29, 2023
Author’s Note:
This article provides an overview of the leaked document as reported by Mekomit. The perspectives and proposals in the document are subject to further verification and do not necessarily reflect the official stance of the Israeli government or the views of this publication
