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The US State Department told Al Jazeera that Washington 'does not support any plan' for the expulsion or removal of Palestinians from the Gaza Strip, pushing back against suggestions reportedly floated by Israeli officials. The statement comes amid ongoing debate over the future governance and demographics of postwar Gaza. The rejection signals continued friction between Washington and elements within the Israeli government over the endgame for Gaza, even as the two allies remain closely coordinated on broader ceasefire and security arrangements.