At a meeting today (Wednesday) with the Chief of Staff and senior IDF commanders on preparations in Gaza, the defense minister ordered the military to prepare a comprehensive plan to decisively defeat Hamas in Gaza if the organization refuses to implement President Trump’s plan and fighting must resume.
From Katz’s office: under the Trump plan, Hamas must return all hostages - including the remains in its possession - and disarm. Israel, together with an international force led by the US, will work to destroy all tunnels and terror infrastructure in Gaza so the Strip is demilitarized and no longer poses a threat to Israel."
"If Hamas refuses the agreement, Israel - in coordination with the US - will return to combat and act to achieve the total defeat of Hamas, change the reality in Gaza, and accomplish all war objectives."