Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz said on Thursday that he had instructed the Israel Defense Forces to prepare a plan to facilitate the voluntary departure of Palestinians from the Gaza Strip.

The statement comes in the wake of U.S. President Donald Trump’s proposal this week that Gaza’s population be relocated to Egypt, Jordan and additional countries.

"Residents of Gaza should be allowed to enjoy the freedom of exit and migration as is customary everywhere,” said Israel's Defense Minister.{ai:summary}<p>Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz announced plans for the Israel Defense Forces to prepare for the voluntary departure of Palestinians from Gaza. This follows President Trump's recent proposal to relocate Gaza's population to Egypt, Jordan, and other nations. #foreignaffairs</p>

Israel Defense Forces told to prepare plan for Palestinians to voluntarily leave Gaza

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