Plans in motion to transform Gaza into a tourist hotspot for Americans

The Gaza Strip is at the centre of a contentious plan, dubbed the GREAT Trust, which suggests the temporary relocation of its two million residents. The plan, developed by the US-backed aid group, the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF), aims to redevelop the region into a tourism hub and industrial centre.

The GHF, a controversial aid organisation, coordinates its work with the Israeli military and reportedly receives preferential treatment from the Trump administration and Israel in their humanitarian efforts in the Gaza Strip. The plan, it is said, is part of a post-war plan within the US government.

Under the GREAT Trust plan, each Palestinian leaving the Gaza Strip would receive a cash payment of $5,000, rental subsidies for four years, and food for a year. Landowners in the Gaza Strip would receive a "digital token" in exchange for releasing their land for redevelopment.

The plan has sparked outrage among many Palestinians and humanitarian organisations, with US President Donald Trump's public remarks about a possible forced resettlement from the Gaza Strip further fuelling the controversy. Trump has stated that the USA should "take over" the war-torn Gaza Strip and rebuild it as the "Riviera of the Middle East" after the resettlement of the Palestinian population.

However, the plan does not specify the method of relocation, whether it will be voluntary or through forced displacement. It is also unclear whether the residents will be allowed to return after the redevelopment is complete.

The GHF uses private US security and logistics companies for food aid delivery in the Gaza Strip. The organisation's leader remains unidentified in the public domain.

Israel has not issued a statement regarding the GREAT Trust plan, and the US State Department has remained silent on the matter. The information about the plan was obtained by The Washington Post.

Since the start of GHF activities in May 2025, more than 1,000 people have been killed while trying to receive aid, according to the United Nations. Israel has been accused of being responsible for most of these deaths. The GHF has also been criticised for allowing militant groups to potentially divert aid in the Gaza Strip.

The GREAT Trust plan, if implemented, would mark a significant shift in the future of the Gaza Strip and its inhabitants. The plan, however, remains a contentious issue, with many questioning its ethical and practical implications.