Trump's Gaza plan suggests voluntary Palestinian displacement, offering them individual compensation of $5,000, according to a report.

The second anniversary of the October 7 attacks on Israel by Hamas is approaching, and the future of Gaza remains a topic of global discussion. In a recent meeting at the White House, former British Prime Minister Tony Blair and his son-in-law Jared Kushner met with President Donald Trump to discuss potential solutions for Gaza.

The plan under consideration is known as the Great Trust, a blueprint drawn up by Israelis involved in the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, a US and Israel-backed organization. The plan proposes relocating the 2 million current residents to other countries or secure zones and providing subsidies for rent and food for four years.

The contract considered by Donald Trump's administration for Gaza reconstruction, which offers Palestinians $5,000 for voluntary participation, is called the "Gaza Reconstitution, Economic Acceleration and Transformation Trust" (GREAT Trust). The plan involves the population relocation and redevelopment of Gaza as a tourism and industrial area, featuring six to eight "smart cities" with glass apartment complexes, public parks, golf courses, world-class resorts, electric vehicle plants, and data centers.

Trump has long expressed an interest in Gaza's redevelopment, having previously mused about an American takeover of the region. His comments about Gaza drew an angry response from some quarters, but in February 2023, he made further comments on the matter. Trump also posted an AI video imagining a glitzy future for Gaza in the same month.

The redeveloped Gaza would also attract the attention of luxury real estate developers, according to Trump, who sees it as a golden opportunity. The plan would be funded by joint public and private sector investments, with Israel maintaining its security needs in Gaza and internal policing carried out by third-country nationals and Western private military contractors.

However, the plan could face opposition from Israel's Arab neighbor states, as Saudi Arabia and UAE have publicly backed a $53bn alternative, the "Egypt plan," which would also redevelop the region but without requiring the removal of its current residents. The plan includes the construction of the MBS Highway, named after Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, and another major road named after the UAE's president Mohammed bin Zayed al-Nahyan.

As a long-time ally of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Trump's involvement in the Gaza issue is significant, and the meeting between Trump, Blair, and Kushner discussed all aspects of the Gaza issue, including post-war plans. The GREAT Trust, while controversial, represents a potential solution to the ongoing conflict in Gaza, and its implementation remains to be seen.

Trump's Gaza plan suggests voluntary Palestinian displacement, offering them individual compensation of $5,000, according to a report.