JEWISH CHRONICLE (by agreement with JNS)
Israel creates new military body to encourage ‘voluntary emigration’ from Gaza
Joshua Marks
March 23, 2025

Israel’s Security Cabinet has approved Defence Minister Israel Katz’s proposal to establish a new directorate within the ministry to facilitate the “voluntary emigration” out of the Gaza Strip. The newly formed directorate is tasked with overseeing the “safe and controlled passage of Gaza residents for their voluntary departure,” according to a statement from Katz’s office. This includes managing logistics such as securing movement routes, processing individuals at designated crossings, and coordinating the necessary infrastructure to support travel by land, sea and air. The push for emigration, long favoured by the Israeli far-right, has gained new prominence following US President Trump’s suggestion that Washington would “take over” Gaza and displace its population – whether this would be temporary or permanent was left ambiguous. READ MORE