Israeli officials have been in talks with South Sudan about the possibility of relocating Palestinians from Gaza to the African country, as part of a broader push for mass emigration from the enclave. The discussions come amid Israel's ongoing campaign against Hamas, which has left much of Gaza devastated and its population displaced, with few countries willing to accept large numbers of refugees. While Israel frames the policy as 'voluntary migration,' critics argue it could amount to ethnic cleansing, and human rights groups say the dire conditions in Gaza make any departure far from voluntary. South Sudan has publicly denied involvement, but sources indicate private discussions have taken place, with South Sudan weighing the financial and political risks of accepting refugees. The proposal has sparked controversy within South Sudan, where officials and rights groups warn against using Palestinian resettlement as a diplomatic bargaining chip, and question the impact on both nations.