Truthout is a vital news source and a living history of political struggle. If you think our work is valuable, support us with a donation of any size.

Israeli authorities are reportedly in discussions to resettle Palestinians to war-torn and hunger-stricken South Sudan, as Israel seeks to advance its plans for the forcible expulsion of all Palestinians from the Gaza Strip.

The Associated Press reported on the talks on Tuesday, citing six sources familiar. This includes former Bush administration official Joe Szlavik, the head of a U.S. lobbying firm, as well as South Sudan civil society leader Edmund Yakani.

Egyptian officials told AP that they have been lobbying against the proposal to resettle Palestinians in South Sudan. Szlavik said that the U.S. isn’t directly involved in the discussions, but is aware of them; officials in South Sudan are seeking favors in return from U.S. officials, according to Szlavik.

Get the latest news and thought-provoking analysis from Truthout.

However,

© Truthout