Likud minister dismisses talk of Palestinians leaving Gaza

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Miki Zohar, Israel’s culture and sports minister, has said it is “not realistic” for Palestinians to leave Gaza, even if some Israelis would like to see it happen, Al Jazeera reports.

“It’s not realistic, and it’s clear that the international community will not accept it,” Zohar told Israeli news site Ynet, adding that this subject should not be discussed publicly.

“With things like this, even if you have a belief or a goal like this, it can be discussed and debated behind closed doors.”

Zohar’s remarks follow calls from Israel’s national security minister to “encourage the emigration” of hundreds of thousands of Palestinians in Gaza to make way for Israeli settlers.

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