Israel Allegedly Facilitates Covert Relocation of Gazans to South Africa, Amidst US Partition Plan

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𖤣𖄧𖤣 TRUST ASIA SPECIAL REPORT 𖤣𖄧𖤣 – An operation allegedly facilitated by Israel transported 180 Gazans out of the territory via a charter flight to South Africa, revealing a scheme accused of being part of a larger population relocation agenda. This operation unfolded as a radical US plan, spearheaded by Donald Trump, to partition Gaza into two separate zones has surfaced, marking a grim new chapter in a conflict that has already claimed tens of thousands of lives.

“Voluntary” Operation with High Costs and Tight Escort

On Wednesday (12/11), according to internal sources, 180 Gazans were processed through the Israeli-controlled Karem Abu Salem border crossing. They were then taken to Ramon Airport in the south and flown out on a charter flight. Each passenger reportedly paid $2,000 for a seat to secret destinations, with options including Indonesia, Malaysia, and ultimately South Africa.

The operation is said to have been run by an Israeli-owned association and received approval from Israel’s Migration Directorate, established by Defense Minister Israel Katz. The flight transited through Nairobi, Kenya, before landing in Johannesburg.

Their arrival, however, was not smooth. South African authorities initially denied entry because the passengers lacked visas and their passports bore no Israeli immigration stamps—an indirect indication of Israel’s role. After intervention by the Palestinian Embassy, 153 individuals were granted 90-day entry permits, while the remainder were redirected to other countries.

Analysis: Migration Pattern or Covert Population Transfer?

While Israel claims no direct involvement, the organized nature of the operation, involving security escorts and high costs, strengthens allegations from many observers that this is part of an Israeli-driven “voluntary migration” scheme.

“Schemes like this are highly problematic under international humanitarian law,” said a Middle East analyst who wished to remain anonymous. “If there is any element of indirect coercion, such as the unbearable war conditions ‘pushing’ people to leave, this could be categorized as the prohibited forcible transfer of population. Charging $2000 also filters for those with economic means, potentially draining skilled professionals from Gaza’s future reconstruction.”

The operation raises concerns that Israel is testing the waters for a wider relocation program, exploiting the desperation of Gazans to systematically reduce the Palestinian population in Gaza.

The Trump Partition Plan: Dividing Gaza into “Green” and “Red” Zones

Meanwhile, on the political stage, a reported 20-point plan drafted by former US President Donald Trump is circulating. This plan proposes a radical partition of Gaza.

ā–ź§ā—Œź§‚ Green Zone (East): Would be fully controlled by Israel and an International Security Force (ISF). This zone would undergo intensive demilitarization and reconstruction.
ā–ź§ā—Œź§‚ Red Zone (West): Would be isolated and left in ruins. This area, currently a Hamas stronghold, would receive only limited humanitarian aid with no reconstruction plans.

This plan would be led by a “Peace Council” consisting of Tony Blair, Donald Trump himself, and representative donor nations, overseeing a two-year transition period.

Analysis: Solution or Neo-Colonialism?

The Trump plan was immediately rejected outright by all Palestinian resistance factions. A Hamas spokesperson labeled it “a new colonialism under the guise of the UN,” while other factions asserted that the presence of international forces to disarm their fighters constituted a direct act of aggression.

“This plan is essentially the institutionalization of the blockade and the fragmentation of Gaza,” explained a foreign policy analyst. “By creating two zones with different fates, Israel and the US are attempting to divide Gaza geographically and politically, making one part of Gaza ‘worthy’ of aid while leaving the other to become a graveyard. This is the worst-case scenario for a two-state solution and would lock in the conflict for decades to come.”

A Torn Gaza: False Truce and a Lethal Winter

Amidst the political maneuvers and relocations, the reality on the ground in Gaza grows increasingly dire. A truce announced on Friday (10/10/2025) has reportedly been violated 282 times by Israel, claiming 266 lives and injuring 635 others. Combined with casualties since October 7, 2023, the total death toll is claimed to have reached a staggering 69,483.

The truce has also failed to open the aid floodgates. Only 24% of the agreed-upon aid was allowed entry by Israel in the first month. Meanwhile, hundreds of thousands of displaced people face a severe winter. Heavy rains repeatedly flood the makeshift tent camps, worsening disease outbreaks and creating almost inhumane living conditions.

Conclusion

This trilogy of developments—covert relocation, partition plans, and ongoing humanitarian suffering—paints a picture of a deepening and complex crisis. The flight to South Africa, though small in scale, could set a dangerous precedent. The Trump partition plan, if pursued, would permanently alter Gaza’s politics and geography. And above all, the people of Gaza remain the victims, trapped between blockade, warfare, and a global political game that overlooks their lives. The future of Gaza looks bleak, threatened not only by bombs and bullets but also by designs that potentially erase its identity and existence as a unified Palestinian territory.

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