MOGADISHU, Somalia – Israel’s foreign intelligence agency, the Mossad, has been tasked with reaching out to several African nations including Somalia to discuss the potential relocation of Palestinians from Gaza, according to Axios, an American news website.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has reportedly ordered these diplomatic efforts, which have already included discussions with Somalia and South Sudan.
According to the report, the Mossad has been engaging with these countries to explore the possibility of offering refuge to Palestinians from Gaza, though details regarding the nature of these talks remain largely undisclosed.
Somalia’s federal government has not yet commented on the matter, despite previously distancing itself from such involvement.
This diplomatic initiative follows a controversial proposal by former U.S. President Donald Trump last month, which suggested the expulsion of Palestinians from the Gaza Strip as part of a plan to transform the enclave into a U.S.-funded beach resort.
Trump’s proposal quickly drew significant international backlash, with many condemning the idea as a violation of human rights and an attempt to further marginalize the Palestinian population.
While Israel has yet to provide a full public explanation for its outreach to African nations, the move underscores the continued complexities surrounding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
The discussions with Somalia and South Sudan, two African nations with varying degrees of involvement in regional geopolitics, are part of Israel’s broader efforts to explore alternatives for the Palestinian population, though no agreements have been reached as of yet.
The international community has widely denounced any proposal to forcibly relocate Palestinians from Gaza, with human rights groups and various governments calling for increased efforts to address the underlying issues of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict rather than pursuing contentious relocation schemes.
This development highlights ongoing geopolitical maneuvering as Israel seeks to navigate its complex relationship with the Palestinian territories while facing pressure both domestically and from the international community to find a lasting resolution to the conflict.
