Defense Minister Israel Katz on Wednesday instructed the leadership of the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) to prepare a “comprehensive plan of action” aimed at defeating Hamas in the Gaza Strip in the event of a resumption of war in the Palestinian enclave, according to a statement issued by the Israeli Defense Ministry.

Katz had earlier held a meeting with the chief of the general staff, General Eyal Zamir, and other senior officers.

According to the briefing from the Israeli Defense Ministry, Katz gave orders to “prepare a plan aimed at the total defeat of Hamas in Gaza, should it refuse to implement [US President] Trump’s plan and it is deemed necessary to resume military operations.”