Ehud Olmert warns of ethnic cleansing in proposed humanitarian city for Gazans
- Plans to establish a 'humanitarian city' in Gaza have emerged, aiming to hold a large portion of the Palestinian population.
- Ehud Olmert argues that the forced relocation of Palestinians constitutes a form of ethnic cleansing.
- This situation could exacerbate existing tensions and complicate ongoing ceasefire negotiations.
In recent discussions surrounding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert raised alarms about the proposed construction of a so-called humanitarian city in Gaza. Olmert emphasized that the plans would lead to significant displacement of the Palestinian population, effectively serving as a concentration camp. He specifically highlighted that about 600,000 Palestinians would be forcibly relocated to this area on the ruins of Rafah, restricting their ability to leave. The comments came during a time of heightened tensions as violent incidents have spurred further scrutiny on Israeli military actions in Gaza and the West Bank. Olmert's comments are particularly noteworthy given the historical sensitivities regarding the term