Posted 1/29/2024, 6:19:25 PM
Israeli Leaders Attend Controversial Conference Despite Criticism
- Senior Israeli officials speak at conference promoting resettlement of Gaza Strip, despite US condemnation
- Israel's far-right leaders Smotrich and Ben Gvir call for Israelis to "control the land" and impose "voluntary emigration" of Palestinians
- 18 members of Israel's governing coalition attend event, along with thousands of supporters
- Some Israeli officials suggest forced displacement reminiscent of 1948 Palestinian Nakba; South Africa alleges risk of genocide
- Netanyahu says his position unchanged but won't condemn conference; opposition leader says extremists are dragging Likud aimlessly