Israel's Defense Minister Yoav Katz has proposed a plan to forcibly relocate approximately 600,000 Palestinians from Gaza to a so-called "humanitarian city" to be constructed on the ruins of Rafah, a city in the southern Gaza Strip. This plan involves confining the population within a camp-like area where they would be subject to military control and would not be permitted to leave. The proposal has drawn widespread criticism and condemnation both domestically and internationally. Former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert described the plan as a "concentration camp" and accused the government of pursuing ethnic cleansing. The United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) called the plan "inhumane," while Egypt has officially rejected the establishment of such a camp or any demographic changes in the Palestinian territories. Palestinian displaced persons have also rejected the plan, insisting on returning to and rebuilding Rafah. Critics argue that the plan reflects troubling intentions by the Netanyahu government and raises serious concerns about potential violations of international humanitarian law. The proposal has sparked debate within Israel, with some politicians contesting the defense establishment's approach. The plan is seen as part of a broader strategy affecting Gaza's civilian population amid ongoing conflict and ceasefire negotiations.