Iran says Israel seeking to ‘ethnically cleanse’ Gaza in new plan

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Iran’s foreign ministry has condemned Israel’s updated plan that includes taking control of Gaza City, accusing Israel of seeking to “ethnically cleanse” the Palestinian territory, AFP reports.

The plan announced by Israel “is another clear sign of the Zionist regime’s specific intention to ethnically cleanse Gaza and commit genocide against the Palestinians”, Iranian foreign ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei said in a statement.

 Buildings destroyed in Israeli strikes surround makeshift shelters for displaced Palestinians in Gaza City on August 8, 2025. — AFP
Buildings destroyed in Israeli strikes surround makeshift shelters for displaced Palestinians in Gaza City on August 8, 2025. — AFP

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