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International Desk, May 17, 2025 : The United States is reportedly planning to relocate approximately 1 million residents of the blockaded Gaza Strip to Libya for permanent resettlement. According to a report by NBC News on Friday (May 16), this information was disclosed by five sources familiar with the matter.
The report states that the U.S. has been engaging with Libyan authorities, offering incentives to accept Gaza’s Palestinian population. Under the proposed plan, if Libya agrees to permanently resettle these individuals, the U.S. would release billions of dollars in Libyan assets frozen since 2011. Additionally, to encourage Gaza residents to relocate to Libya, the U.S. is considering providing financial assistance, including free housing and stipends.
However, no final agreement has been reached between the U.S. and Libya, according to three sources. These sources also confirmed that Israel has been kept informed of the discussions. A U.S. spokesperson has dismissed the plan as unfeasible, stating that no such discussions have taken place.
Hamas, the Palestinian resistance group based in Gaza, has said it is unaware of any such talks. Basem Naim, a senior Hamas official, told NBC News, “Palestinians are deeply committed to their homeland. They are ready to make any sacrifice to protect their land, families, and the future of their children. Only Palestinians have the right to decide their future and what should or should not be done.”
The report highlights Libya’s unstable political landscape, noting that the country has been plagued by turmoil since the ousting of former leader Muammar Gaddafi 14 years ago. Currently, Libya is divided between two rival governments engaged in conflict. The U.S. State Department has designated Libya as a high-risk destination for travel due to crime, terrorism, unexploded landmines, kidnappings, and armed conflict.
Questions remain about the feasibility of the plan, as it is unclear how many Gaza residents would voluntarily relocate to Libya. The ongoing instability in Libya and the strong attachment of Palestinians to their homeland could pose significant challenges to the implementation of this proposal.
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