Your Excellency,

I write to express deep concern about confirmed plans, as reported in a recent Times of Israel article, to displace Palestinians in Gaza and relocate them to countries such as Congo, as confirmed by a Senior Official in the Israeli Security Cabinet.

This rhetoric demands condemnation. Decisive actions must be taken to prevent the unwarranted displacement of the Palestinian population from their native land and homes. 

Of notable concern is the lack of consultation with the affected population in Gaza, categorizing this initiative as a form of forced displacement. This egregious violation encompasses numerous human rights transgressions, including, but not limited to, the right to freedom of movement and choice of residence(1), and the right to respect for the home, and for privacy(2).

The most significant threat to the safety and security of Gaza’s population continues to be the transgressions committed by the Israeli military, resulting in the deaths of over 30,000 people—an act that has garnered condemnation from the international community.

It is imperative to recognize that an occupying force cannot unilaterally determine the measures deemed necessary for the protection of a population. The gravity of the situation at hand is succinctly captured by the term "ethnic cleansing."

In light of the above, I respectfully call upon you to urgently consider the following actions:

1. Condemn unequivocally the human rights violations stemming from the reported plans.
2. Urgently request the intervention of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) and the UN Security Council to address this pressing issue and ensure the prevention of any further forceful displacement of Palestinians.
3. Implement measures guaranteeing the safe return of the Gaza population to their homes.
4. Call for an immediate cessation of the ongoing illegal displacement of Palestinians in both Gaza and the West Bank by illegal Israeli settlers.

I trust in your commitment to upholding justice, human rights, and international law, and I am confident that your esteemed office will play a pivotal role in addressing this critical matter.

Sincerely,

A concerned citizen of the world

(1) See, at the international level, Art. 13 of UDHR; Art. 12 of ICCPR; Art. 5(d)(i) and (f) of ICERD; Art. 15 of CEDAW; and Art. 16 of ILO Convention No. 169 Concerning Indigenous and Tribal Peoples in Independent Countries; At the regional level, Art. 12 of AfCHPR; Art. 22 of AmCHR; Arts. 20 and 21 of ArCHR; and Art. 2 of Protocol 4 to the ECHR. See also Principle 14 of the Guiding Principles on Internal Displacement.

(2) See, at the international level, Art. 12 of UDHR; Art. 17 of ICCPR; Art. 8(16) CRC. At the regional level, Art. 10 of AfCRWC; Art. 11 of AmCHR; and Art 8 of ECHR.