Israel is reportedly in advanced discussions with South Sudan about the possibility of relocating Palestinians from Gaza to the East African nation, sources told the Associated Press. While precise terms have not been disclosed, the idea of transferring a displaced population from one troubled region to another raises serious ethical and humanitarian questions. South Sudan, still recovering from years of civil war and plagued by famine, political instability, and economic hardship, offers no guarantee of safety or stability for those who would be resettled there.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has framed the plan as a step toward the “voluntary migration” concept once endorsed by U.S. President Donald Trump to alleviate Gaza’s humanitarian crisis. However, many in the international community, including Palestinians, human rights groups, and neighboring Egypt, have condemned similar proposals as forced displacement and a violation of international law. Reports suggest an Israeli delegation may soon travel to South Sudan to discuss establishing temporary camps funded by Israel, though local leaders warn against becoming a political pawn or “dumping ground” for global negotiations. For Palestinians, relocation to a volatile nation like South Sudan could mean permanent separation from their homeland and exposure to heightened risks—an unsettling development that may also tie into Sudan’s prophetic role in the Ezekiel 38–39 alliance.

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SOURCE: i24 News