Israel’s Defense Minister, Israel Katz, expressed his support for President Donald Trump’s suggestion to have a significant number of Palestinians leave the Gaza Strip. He has directed the IDF to develop a corresponding plan for this controversial proposal.

Katz said Trump’s “bold plan” could “create extensive opportunities for those in Gaza who wish to leave.”

Initially, Trump’s proposal implied a permanent relocation of Gaza’s population during the reconstruction period led by the United States. However, US officials later clarified that the relocation would only be temporary.

“The US will take over the Gaza Strip, and we will do a job with it, too,” Trump said Tuesday evening in a joint press conference with Netanyahu.

“We’ll own it and be responsible for dismantling all of the dangerous, unexplored bombs and other weapons on the site.”

Katz emphasized the need to demolish destroyed buildings, create a leveled area, and establish economic projects that would generate numerous job opportunities and housing options for the local residents.

“Do a real job. Do something different. Just can’t go back. If you go back, it’s going to end up the same way it has for 100 years.”

Katz said he believes that the plan should include multiple exit options for any country willing to receive them.

“The plan will include exit options via land crossings, as well as special arrangements for departure by sea and air. Countries such as Spain, Ireland, Norway, and others, which have falsely accused Israel over its actions in Gaza, are legally obligated to allow Gazans to enter their territory. Their hypocrisy will be exposed if they refuse,” said Katz.

As of now, the plan has been rejected by the Palestinians as well as many in the international community who believe it is forcible displacement and violates international law.

Rights groups said it would amount to forcible displacement in violation of international law.