Israel Proposes Rafah Enclosure for Gaza Civilians

Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz has unveiled a plan to relocate Gaza's entire 2.1 million population, beginning with moving 600,000 Palestinians into a 'humanitarian city' constructed on Rafah's ruins. Entry into this city would require security screening, and residents would be forbidden to leave, with Israeli forces securing the area. Katz has stated his intention to encourage 'voluntary emigration' of Palestinians from Gaza, a plan widely condemned by legal experts, human rights advocates, and the UN as a blueprint for crimes against humanity and ethnic cleansing. International organizations are expected to manage the city, though their participation remains uncertain. The proposal has raised concerns about its legality and the risk of forcible population transfer. Meanwhile, violence in Gaza continues, with over 57,000 reported killed since the war began.