Philippe Lazzarini, the commissioner-general of the U.N. agency for Palestinian refugees, said Israel appears to be trying to clear Gaza of its Palestinian population through its military offensive and evacuation orders.
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- Accusations Against Israel: Philippe Lazzarini, U.N. commissioner-general for Palestinian refugees, and Jordanian Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi accused Israel of trying to depopulate Gaza through its military offensive and evacuation orders.
- Lazzarini’s Observations: Lazzarini suggested that Israel’s actions indicate an attempt to move Palestinians into Egypt, potentially for resettlement elsewhere.
- Safadi’s Statements: Safadi, at a conference in Doha, Qatar, echoed the sentiment of a systematic effort by Israel to clear Gaza of its Palestinian population.
The Associated Press has the story:
Head of UN Agency says Israel is trying to Clear Gaza of its Palestinians
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Philippe Lazzarini, the commissioner-general of the U.N. agency for Palestinian refugees, said Israel appears to be trying to clear Gaza of its Palestinian population through its military offensive and evacuation orders.
“The developments we are witnessing point to attempts to move Palestinians into Egypt, regardless of whether they stay there or are resettled elsewhere,”
Philippe Lazzarini wrote in the Los Angeles Times.
On Sunday, Jordanian Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi also accused Israel of being “determined” to push Palestinians out of Gaza.
“We are seeing a systematic effort, it seems to empty Gaza from its people,”
Jordanian Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi said at a conference in Doha, Qatar.
