The White House, through National Security Spokesperson John Kirby, has condemned statements made by some Israeli ministers as irresponsible concerning the resettlement of Gaza residents. This follows a controversial conference in Jerusalem attended by 11 Netanyahu cabinet ministers that advocated for the return of settlements in Gaza. The event has been widely criticized and has the potential to disrupt ongoing negotiations with Hamas for the return of hostages. The Palestinian Authority Foreign Ministry also condemned the conference, stating it reveals the 'true face' of the Israeli government. Kirby described the comments made by Israeli politicians on Gaza resettlement as irresponsible, reckless, and incendiary.
"Turning Zeitoun into Shivat Zion: Israeli summit envisions Gaza resettlement:" 11 Netanyahu cabinet "ministers and settler leaders promoted plans to expel Palestinians and ‘return’ Israelis to Gaza at a major conference in Jerusalem." https://t.co/BNLCRT1i4r
John Kirby, White House National Security Spokesperson, on Israeli politicians’ comments on Gaza resettlement as irresponsible, reckless and incendiary. https://t.co/bTy0UH7g5l
#FromTheSouth News Bits | The Palestinian Authority Foreign Ministry condemned the meeting held in Jerusalem in favor of reestablishing settlements in the Gaza Strip and attended by several Israeli ministers and MPs, which shows the "true face" of the Israeli government. https://t.co/juTIsiAKG4
A number of Israeli government ministers have sparked outcry after attending a conference which called for the return of settlements in Gaza, a move which could also complicate ongoing efforts to negotiate the return of hostages from Hamas. https://t.co/gcFXN0bpPd
⚡️White House: The statements of some Israeli ministers regarding the resettlement of Gaza residents are irresponsible