US and Gulf states say Palestinians must not be forced out of Gaza The US and Gulf states have said Palestinians must not be forcibly displaced from Gaza, in a joint statement issued as Israel's genocide has devastated the enclave and displaced much of its population. "No one will be forced to leave Gaza, and those who wish to leave will be free to return," the foreign ministers said. The statement also backed US-facilitated talks between Israel and Lebanon, saying negotiations should continue regardless of other conflicts.