Israel's National Security Minister Ben-Gvir revives Gaza displacement plan for election campaign

This proposal, named “Disengagement 710,” is a key part of his election campaign and a condition for his party joining any future government. The plan aims for 250,000 Palestinians to depart Gaza in the first year and 1.86 million within seven years. Ben-Gvir, known for his hardline stance, frames this as “voluntary emigration.”

This initiative has brought renewed attention to calls for mass displacement of Palestinians from Gaza. Egypt and most of the international community have rejected such displacement schemes for Gaza's over 2 million residents, warning that it would hinder the two-state solution. Egypt has declared the displacement of Palestinians into Sinai a “red line,” stating it would end the Palestinian cause.

Israel has promoted displacement throughout its war in Gaza, which has made much of the enclave unlivable. The conflict has resulted in over 73,000 deaths, pushed Gaza toward famine, and devastated infrastructure. A ceasefire is currently in place under US President Donald Trump’s peace plan, which states that no one will be forced to leave Gaza, but those who wish to may do so and are free to return.