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Israel creates department for ‘voluntary transfer’ of people out of Gaza after US plan to take…

Israeli foreign affairs minister Israel Katz. Photo: Getty

Israeli foreign affairs minister Israel Katz. Photo: Getty

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Israel’s security cabinet has moved to establish a dedicated government department aimed at the “voluntary” transfer of civilians from Gaza.

Israel Katz, the country’s defence minister, said the government was working to implement Donald Trump’s “vision” for Gaza, which involves the US “taking over and owning” the Palestinian territory.

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