
Defense Minister Israel Katz said Thursday he welcomes President Donald Trump's proposal for large numbers of Palestinians to leave the Gaza Strip as he instructed the IDF to prepare a plan in line with the controversial plan. Katz said Trump's "bold plan" could "create extensive opportunities for those in Gaza who wish to leave." Trump’s plan initially stated that Gaza’s population would be "permanently" relocated while the United States rebuilds the territory, but U.S. officials later walked back those comments, saying the relocation would only be temporary. TRUMP'S PROPOSED US...