International law, particularly International Humanitarian Law (IHL), largely prohibits belligerents from expelling civilians, viewing forced displacement as a serious war crime, except for specific, temporary measures based on "imperative military reasons" or civilian security, like assigned residence or internment, which must be humane and short-lived. Unlawful deportation or transfer of protected persons is a "grave breach" of Geneva Conventions and a crime under the Rome Statute. Belligerents must protect civilians, especially in occupied territories, and cannot simply expel them en masse. 

Under international law, the promotion of the expulsion of Palestinians from Gaza is considered a serious crime, specifically a war crime and a crime against humanity.

• When acts and or activities by the Israeli war belligerent targeting the colonized people in Gaza are systematic, and or are on a large scale, we consider these acts and activities as shown in the 'breadcrumbs'. This does not include violations, which refer to breaches of rules and international law.

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