Coverage dated February 5, 2025

Israel begins preparations for Gaza exodus as Egypt lobbies against Trump plan

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Israel said it has begun preparations for the departure of Palestinians from the Gaza Strip in line with President Donald Trump's plan for the territory.

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Deutsche Welle
Middle East: Israel seeks plan to let Palestinians exit Gaza – DW (opens Deutsche Welle)
Published Feb 5, 2025
Deutsche Welle's feed description
Israel's defense minister has tasked the army with formulating a plan to allow Palestinians to leave Gaza. Meanwhile, the outpouring of condemnation for Trump's controversial Gaza plan continues.
NBC4 Washington
Israel begins preparations for Gaza exodus as Egypt lobbies against Trump plan (opens NBC4 Washington)
Published Feb 5, 2025
NBC4 Washington's feed description
Israel said it has begun preparations for the departure of Palestinians from the Gaza Strip in line with President Donald Trump's plan for the territory.
The Guardian
Middle East crisis live: countries which opposed military operations in Gaza such as Spain, Ireland and Norway should take Palestinians, says Israeli minister (opens The Guardian)
Published Feb 5, 2025
The Guardian's feed description
Israel Katz, defence minister, orders Israeli army to prepare plan to allow ‘voluntary departure’ of residents from Gaza as Spain rejects suggestion it should accept displaced people
WDIO Duluth
Egypt lobbies against Trump plan to empty Gaza of Palestinians as Israel makes preparations (opens WDIO Duluth)
Published Feb 5, 2025
WDIO Duluth's feed description
Israel says it has begun preparations for the departure of large numbers of Palestinians from the Gaza Strip in line with U.S. President Donald Trump’s plan to empty the territory of its population. Officials meanwhile said Egypt has launched a diplomatic blitz behind the scenes to try and head off …
Fox News
Israeli defense minister orders IDF to plan for Gazans to leave in line with Trump's controversial proposal (opens Fox News)
Published Feb 5, 2025
Fox News's feed description
Defense Minister Israel Katz has ordered the IDF to prepare a plan for residents of Gaza who wish to leave and applauded President Trump's "bold" proposal.
Latin Times
Israel Orders Army To Plan To Let Palestinians Leave Gaza (opens Latin Times)
Published Feb 5, 2025
Latin Times's feed description
The idea sparked uproar from leaders in the Middle East and around the world, and on Wednesday, the Trump administration appeared to walk back some of the suggestions.
WTOP Washington DC
Egypt lobbies against Trump plan to empty Gaza of Palestinians as Israel prepares for it (opens WTOP Washington DC)
Published Feb 5, 2025
WTOP Washington DC's feed description
Israel said on Thursday it has begun preparations for the departure of large numbers of Palestinians from the Gaza Strip in line with President Donald Trump’s plan for the territory.
The Guardian
Israel tells army to prepare plans for Palestinians to voluntarily leave Gaza (opens The Guardian)
Published Feb 5, 2025
The Guardian's feed description
Order comes after Donald Trump suggested US take over territory and resettle its residents elsewhere
Los Angeles Times
Egypt lobbies against Trump idea to empty Gaza of Palestinians as Israel makes preparations (opens Los Angeles Times)
Published Feb 5, 2025
Los Angeles Times's feed description
Israel says it is preparing for the departure of large numbers of Palestinians from Gaza in line with President Trump’s idea for the territory.
Townhall
Israel Is Gearing Up to Carry Out Trump's Gaza Plan (opens Townhall)
Published Feb 5, 2025
Breitbart News
Israel Orders Military to Allow Any Gaza Resident to Leave to 'Any Country' (opens Breitbart News)
Published Feb 5, 2025
Breitbart News's feed description
Defense minister Israel Katz ordered the IDF to prepare to let any Palestinians in Gaza leave for any country that is willing to take them.
WDIO Duluth
Middle East latest: Israeli defense minister tells army to set plans for Palestinians to leave Gaza (opens WDIO Duluth)
Published Feb 5, 2025
WDIO Duluth's feed description
Israel’s defense minister says he has instructed the army to prepare plans for large numbers of Palestinians to leave the Gaza Strip in line with President Donald Trump’s proposal for the war-ravaged territory.
NPR
Israel's defense minister tells the army to prepare to relocate Palestinians from Gaza (opens NPR)
Published Feb 5, 2025
NPR's feed description
He says the military should prepare exit options by land, sea and air so that anyone who wishes to can leave for "any country willing to accept them."
Newsweek
Israel orders IDF plan for Palestinians to leave Gaza after Trump proposal (opens Newsweek)
Published Feb 5, 2025
Newsweek's feed description
Defense Minister Israel Katz said he welcomed Trump's "bold plan," which could see Palestinians relocated to various places.
Forbes
Trump Gaza Proposal Live Updates: Israeli Defense Minister Says He Has Ordered IDF To Prepare For Departure Of Gazans (opens Forbes)
Published Feb 5, 2025
Forbes's feed description
Trump’s proposal to relocate Palestinians out of Gaza and take over the territory was rejected by several foreign nations including Saudi Arabia, Turkey and China.
NBC News
Israel orders its military to prepare plan for Palestinians to voluntarily leave Gaza (opens NBC News)
Published Feb 5, 2025
NBC News's feed description
Israel Katz said that he had instructed the IDF to plan to allow Palestinians to voluntarily leave Gaza, after President Trump said the U.S. may seek to own it.

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