Ben-Gvir Proposes Plan for Gaza Residents' Emigration Within Seven Years

Israel's National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir has unveiled a comprehensive political plan aimed at encouraging the voluntary emigration of Gaza Strip residents, setting a target of approximately 1.86 million emigrants within seven years. The proposal, dubbed "Disengagement 710," seeks to establish a systematic government policy for this emigration.

Under the plan, the first year would aim for 250,000 emigrants, with a goal of 1.11 million within three years, and the full 1.86 million by the seventh year. Ben-Gvir also calls for the creation of a dedicated government ministry for immigration affairs, headed by a minister responsible for its implementation.

The plan is based on 12 principles, emphasizing voluntary departure without coercion. Emigration would be permitted only to countries that have pre-agreed to accept the residents and regularize their legal status. Each individual or family wishing to leave would receive a "personal file" detailing their destination country, necessary documents, visas, and a reception plan, with priority given to family departures.

To facilitate this, the plan suggests forging agreements with numerous destination countries and creating various immigration pathways, including those for work, study, medical treatment, family reunification, and community sponsorship. A "reception package" would offer assistance with travel, initial housing, vocational training, employment, and support for up to 24 months.

Payments to recipient countries and organizations would be contingent on actual reception and meeting set targets. Every emigration candidate would undergo individual security screening based on criteria determined by security agencies. The plan also aims to enlist international countries and entities to help fund and manage the reception process. Monthly reports on applications, approvals, departures, costs, and reception figures in each destination country are proposed for monitoring.