Israel Katz orders IDF to prepare plan to defeat Hamas if fighting resumes

Defense Minister Israel Katz has ordered the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) to prepare a plan aimed at decisively defeating Hamas in Gaza should fighting resume. This directive follows a proposal from former President Donald Trump, which stipulates that Hamas must return all deceased hostages and disarm.

The proposed plan involves Israel, in coordination with a US-led international force, targeting and destroying tunnels and terror infrastructure in order to demilitarize Gaza. Should Hamas refuse to comply, Israel, in coordination with the United States, will resume military operations to achieve a complete defeat of Hamas and fulfill the objectives of the ongoing conflict.

For further context on related developments, see Trump"s statement on Israel"s potential actions and Trump"s warning regarding Hamas disarmament.