Israel's defense minister has ordered the army to create a plan for the 'voluntary departure' of residents from Gaza, following President Trump's announcement that the United States plans to take over the strip and resettle Palestinians living there. Israel's defense minister, Israel Katz, suggests that countries opposing Israel should take in the Palestinians. Trump's proposal has drawn international condemnation, with world powers such as Russia, China, and Germany expressing concern that it would cause 'new suffering and new hatred.' Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, however, called the proposal 'remarkable' and urged further exploration of the idea.