The plan assumes temporary relocation of over 2 million Gaza residents. Every Palestinian who decides to leave would receive 5,000 dollars and support in the form of paid rent for four years and annual food demand. In addition, people with land in the zone could receive a digital token that can be used to buy real estate in new, “intelligent cities” to be built in this region.
Under the name “Great Trust” (Fund for reconstruction, economic acceleration and Gaza transformation) there is the promise of monumental restructuring. The project promoted by Israeli and American businessmen, with the support of the Boston Consulting Group, assumes the construction of technological centers, coastal resorts, residential skyscrapers and infrastructure, including airports and port. It is estimated that investments worth 100 billion dollars would bring investors to four times more return over ten years.
“This is a very comprehensive plan,” said Steve Witkoff, a special envoy of the US president. Although Trump's administration has not officially commented on the project, there are many indications that he is part of the “Middle East Riviera” promised by the president.
Donald Trump's plan. Voluntary or coercion?
The plan causes controversy, especially in the Middle East. Palestinians and international organizations accuse the originators that any mass resettlement could be a violation of international law. However, President Trump and the Prime Minister of Israel Binjamin Netanyahu emphasize that the relocation will be voluntary. “We will create the best conditions for those who decide to leave,” assure officials.
Israel is already taking action to resettle the inhabitants of Gaza to the southern coast zones. Meanwhile, the military offensive in the northern part of the enclave continues, and the Netanyahu government announces the final disarmament of Hamas. Prime Minister Netanyahu said that he was not planning to take full control over gauze again, but openly opposed the idea of re -transferring the territory of the Palestinian Autonomy.
Gaza zone. Ambitious projects and conflicting interests
The planned reconstruction, according to the documents presented “The Washington Post”, assumes the implementation of megaprojekt financed on private and public investments. The proposals include modern highways and trams, as well as luxurious apartments intended for both returning residents and new buyers. Some of the funds would come from land trading, including 30 percent. land in public, which already raises concerns about “appropriation of property” – as noted in the documents co -creator of the Liran Tancman project.
The involvement of Western private military contractors, as well as local forces, which would gradually take control, is planned to manage security in rebuilt area. Comparisons to American management of post -war Japan and Germany indicate the global ambitions of this undertaking.
Donald Trump with a “phenomenal place at the seaside”
During a recent meeting at the White House, in which they participated, among others Secretary of State Marco Rubio, a special envoy Steve Witkoff and former prime minister of Great Britain Tony Blair, Gaza was discussed. “The United States will take over this zone,” Trump said earlier, emphasizing his vision of “a phenomenal place by the sea.”
Although the project arouses enthusiasm in business circles, international reactions remain mixed. Arab countries, although silent in a public forum, privately signal their fears in the absence of prospects for the creation of the Palestinian state.
Does the “Riviery Middle East” plan have a chance to implement? Time will tell how much the ambitious vision of President Trump and his administration will gain the support of both the international community and the inhabitants of Gaza. Meanwhile, comprehensive preparations for the implementation of the project do not seem to stand, which suggests that the emphasis on the transformation of the region is a priority for the United States and Israel.
