Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has praised a proposal from President Donald Trump for US control of Gaza and the displacement of its population as “revolutionary”, striking a triumphant tone in a statement to his cabinet following his return to Israel from Washington, AFP reports.

Upon his return to Israel from the United States, Netanyahu reiterated his support for the proposal during a cabinet meeting.

“President Trump came with a completely different, much better vision for Israel — a revolutionary, creative approach that we are currently discussing,” the Israeli prime minister said.

“He is very determined to implement it, and I believe it opens up many, many possibilities for us,” he added.

Israel’s defence minister earlier in the week ordered the army to prepare for “voluntary” departures from Gaza.