Former Israeli Defense Minister Accuses Government of 'Ethnic Cleansing' in Gaza

Moshe Ya'alon alleges Israel is displacing Palestinians in northern Gaza to make way for settlements, drawing condemnation from the Likud party.

Ex-Defense Minister Moshe Ya'alon claims Israel is conducting 'ethnic cleansing' in northern Gaza, citing military operations and the displacement of Palestinians.
Ya'alon alleges plans to replace Palestinian communities with Israeli settlements in areas like Beit Lahia and Beit Hanoun, which have been heavily impacted by ongoing military offensives.
The former minister says he speaks on behalf of Israeli commanders concerned about moral dilemmas, personal safety, and potential prosecution by the International Criminal Court (ICC).
The Likud party, led by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, has dismissed Ya'alon's accusations as false and harmful, labeling them a 'gift' to Israel's critics and the ICC.
While some right-wing Israeli officials have advocated for resettling Israelis in Gaza, this is not currently official government policy.