Defense Minister Israel Katz has instructed the IDF to prepare a plan to allow Gaza residents to voluntarily leave following U.S. President Donald Trump's plan to take control of the Gaza Strip and evacuate its residents. Katz welcomed Trump's plan, saying: "The plan will include exit options at land crossings and special arrangements for exit by sea and air. Countries that have raised accusations against Israel for its activities in Gaza are obligated by law to allow every Gazan resident to enter their territory."

