Israeli international law scholars issued an urgent letter to top officials, including the Defense Minister and Chief of Staff, condemning a plan to concentrate Gaza's population in a "humanitarian city" near Rafah. They argue the plan is illegal under international law, potentially constituting war crimes and crimes against humanity, and violates previous commitments by the IDF not to force population displacement. The scholars urge rejection of the plan, emphasizing the potential for personal legal repercussions for those involved in its implementation.

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