South Sudan denies talks with Israel for forced expulsion of Palestinians from Gaza

South Sudan’s foreign ministry has denied that they are in talks with Israel to "resettle" Palestinians from Gaza in the country, which would amount to the forced expulsion of Palestinians from the enclave and is illegal under international law. 

The Associated Press reported on Tuesday that Israel was holding discussions with South Sudan to forcibly move Palestinians to the war-torn East African country, according to six people they had spoken to for the news report.

“These claims are baseless and do not reflect the official position or policy of the Government of the Republic of South Sudan,” the foreign affairs ministry said in a statement.