Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir has introduced a proposal called “Disengagement 710” to encourage the mass departure of Palestinians from Gaza over a seven-year period. The plan sets targets of 250,000 people leaving in the first year, 1.1 million within three years, and nearly 1.9 million within seven years. It includes an initial Israeli government investment of about $3 billion for infrastructure, with a broader funding framework that could reach close to $20 billion. Those who leave would receive assistance with travel, housing, job training, and other support, while receiving countries would get payments tied to performance metrics and annual targets.
Ben-Gvir plans to make the initiative central to his political campaign and said his Jewish Power party will demand its adoption to join any future coalition government. He cited a proposal by President Trump to validate his plan and stated that Israel’s military is ready to help carry it out. It remains unclear if the plan has the backing of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s broader cabinet.
International legal experts warned that the program could constitute ethnic cleansing under international law due to the coercive circumstances in Gaza. Palestinian officials and rights groups also condemned the plan as an attempt to permanently empty Gaza under the guise of voluntary emigration, amid mounting domestic and international pressure regarding Israel’s conduct and post-war plans for the territory.