Israel says it is ready to remove all Gaza residents if US agrees

Israel’s Defence Minister Israel Katz said on Wednesday that the country is “organised and prepared” to remove Palestinians from Gaza “by every way possible.” He added that there was no other “solution” to the crisis. Speaking to reporters, Katz said the Israeli government is waiting for the United States to decide where the displaced Gazans should go. He did not provide further details on the plan or its timing. The statement comes as international pressure grows over the humanitarian situation in Gaza. Katz did not specify what methods might be used, but his wording suggests a broad range of options are being considered. No immediate response was given by US officials. Katz’s comments mark one of the clearest signals yet that Israel is ready to act on a mass transfer if Washington gives its approval.