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Israel has dropped leaflets over Gaza, urging Palestinians to cooperate with it or face “forced displacement”, adding that “the world map will not change if all the people of Gaza cease to exist”.
The paper, which included a picture of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, US President Donald Trump and verses from the Quran, said: “After the events that have taken place, the temporary ceasefire, and before the implementation of Trump’s mandatory plan — which will impose forced displacement upon you whether you accept it or not — we have decided to make one final appeal to those who wish to receive aid in exchange for cooperating with us. We will not hesitate for a moment to provide assistance.”
In what may be seen as a threat to the existence of Palestinians in Gaza, the text continues: “The world map will not change if all the people of Gaza cease to exist. No one will feel for you, and no one will ask about you. You have been left alone to face your inevitable fate.”
It goes on to isolate Palestinians, claiming that they stand alone, with no one on their side. “Neither America nor Europe care about Gaza in any way. Even your Arab countries, which are now our allies, provide us with money and weapons while sending you only shrouds.”
“To the honorable people of Gaza,
After the events that have taken place, the temporary ceasefire, and before the implementation of Trump’s mandatory plan—which will impose forced displacement upon you whether you accept it or not—we have decided to make one final appeal to… https://t.co/9wb4ImVSL1 pic.twitter.com/PG9vhMJeLF
— Drop Site (@DropSiteNews) February 20, 2025
“The game is almost over.”
Israel has repeatedly dropped leaflets over Gaza, after it cut telecommunications cables in the enclave. Hours before the ceasefire was to come into effect, leaflets depicted a drawing of a Palestinian family sat on the rubble of their home, with some reading “Is victory at hand or not yet?” and “A new victory for the resistance” were flown over the Strip.
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