Israeli defence minister maintained displaced residents of Gaza could be resettled in Ireland
Experts have rejected claims that Ireland will be obliged to take in people who are displaced from Gaza. Photograph: Mohammed Saber/EPA
“Countries like Spain, Ireland, Norway, and others, which have levelled accusations and false claims against Israel over its actions in Gaza, are legally obligated to allow any Gaza resident to enter their territories,” Mr Katz wrote on social media channel X.
“Whether forced relocation is lawful can turn on whether people have a genuine choice in the matter. This is an important reason why it would be problematic for Ireland or other states to enter into agreements with Israel to receive people from Palestine. Doing so is likely to contribute to a situation of unlawful forced transfer and could also pave the way to the unlawful annexation of Gaza by Israel.
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