Tourism and relocation for cash: WP reveals US plans for Gaza Strip
Photo: The plan includes payments and subsidies to the Palestinians (Getty Images)
The Trump administration is discussing a post-war plan for the Gaza Strip. Washington intends to govern the territory, relocate Palestinians, and develop tourism, The Washington Post and Reuters report.
According to the plan, the US would manage the war-damaged territory for at least 10 years. The plan envisions rebuilding Gaza as a tourist resort and a production hub.
The document reviewed by WP also outlines the temporary relocation of the population. In the 38-page project, the two million residents of the Gaza Strip would either “voluntarily” leave for another country or move to restricted zones within the territory while reconstruction takes place.
Previously, Reuters reported a proposal to build large camps called Humanitarian Transit Areas inside Gaza, and possibly beyond its borders, to house Palestinians. This plan was developed by the Gaza Humanitarian Fund (GHF), which receives support from the US.
WP notes that each landowner would be offered a “digital token” in exchange for the right to redevelop their property.
Furthermore, each Palestinian who leaves their plot would receive $5,000 in cash and rental subsidies for four years. They would also receive food support for one year.
According to The Washington Post, the plan, developed by the GHF, is called the Gaza Reconstitution, Economic Acceleration and Transformation Trust, or GREAT Trust, and was developed by the GHF.
Trump’s view on Gaza Strip
On February 4, US President Donald Trump publicly stated for the first time that America should take control of the enclave and restore it as the Riviera of the Middle East. Trump later repeated this idea.
Trump also spoke about relocating the Palestinian population, which drew anger from many Palestinians and humanitarian organizations.
