The United States has rejected suggestions from some Israeli officials that Palestinians should be removed from the Gaza Strip, reaffirming that Palestinians should not be forcibly displaced from their homes.
US officials said any lasting solution to the conflict must take into account the rights and future of Gaza's Palestinian population. The comments come amid ongoing discussions over the future governance and reconstruction of Gaza.
Israeli officials and political figures have proposed various ideas concerning the relocation of Palestinians from Gaza, but such proposals have faced strong opposition from Palestinian leaders, Arab governments and international organisations.
The United States has stressed the need for a political solution that provides security for Israel while also protecting Palestinian civilians and addressing their right to remain in their homeland.
The issue remains highly controversial, with fears that any forced displacement of Palestinians could deepen the humanitarian crisis and further destabilise the region.