Former Israeli Defense Minister Moshe Ya’alon recently accused Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s administration of pursuing a policy of “ethnic cleansing” in Gaza. During a televised interview, Ya’alon criticized ongoing military operations in northern Gaza, pointing to the destruction of Palestinian towns like Beit Lahiya and Beit Hanoun and the displacement of their residents. He described these actions as part of a broader agenda involving conquest, annexation, and forced removal of Palestinians to establish Jewish settlements in the region.
Ya’alon, who previously supported military actions in Gaza, has become a vocal critic of Netanyahu, accusing the government of lacking a clear strategy and leading the country into destruction. These statements align with broader international criticism of Israel’s handling of the Gaza conflict, which has resulted in high civilian casualties and mass displacement.
