Norway, Iceland Criticize Israel's Gaza Evacuation Plans as Illegal Displacement

Norway and Iceland have condemned Israel's plans to evacuate Palestinians from Gaza, describing the actions as illegal forceful displacement that violates international law and risks escalating violence while undermining the prospects for a Palestinian state. Both countries, along with other Western European nations, called for the resumption of a ceasefire and the unconditional release of hostages, emphasizing the urgent need for humanitarian aid access amid Israel's blockade since March. Amnesty International has labeled Israel's displacement plans and restrictions on aid as war crimes and crimes against humanity, accusing Israel of committing genocidal acts through systematic attacks on Palestinian civilians. The organization highlighted the use of forced displacement, confinement to restricted areas, and harsh living conditions as deliberate strategies amounting to ethnic cleansing and unlawful occupation. The U.S. and Israel have reportedly discussed a potential post-war U.S.-led administration of Gaza, with comparisons drawn to the Iraq post-war administration, although Norway expressed skepticism about such a model's success. Overall, the international response frames Israel's military and administrative strategies in Gaza as violations of international law that exacerbate humanitarian suffering and threaten Palestinian existence.