Scoop: Israeli Mossad Explores African Options to Resettle Displaced Palestinians
Israeli PM Netanyahu has tasked Mossad with identifying countries, including Somalia, South Sudan, and Indonesia, to accept Palestinians displaced from Gaza. The initiative unfolds as nearly 90% of Gaza's residents are displaced and over 50,000 have been killed amid ongoing conflict.
Published on March 28, 2025
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has directed Mossad to identify countries willing to accept large numbers of Palestinians displaced from Gaza. Discussions have reportedly taken place with nations such as Somalia, South Sudan, and Indonesia, even as the ongoing conflict forces extensive displacement in the region. With approximately 90% of Gaza’s population displaced and over 50,000 reported deaths, the move is part of broader measures that include the establishment of a special directorate within the Ministry of Defense to manage the "willful departure" of Gazans.
Recent reports from March 2025 indicate that these initiatives are being closely monitored, with supplemental research noting that some states have agreed to accept small groups, such as sick children; however, no nation has committed to taking on large numbers of Palestinians. This development underscores the increasing pressure on the region as efforts to relocate residents continue amid intense conflict.