U.S. Administration Contemplating Move Away from Gaza Territory

The Gaza Strip is at the centre of a contentious plan known as the GREAT Trust, which has been reportedly circulating within the U.S. government. The plan, allegedly based on ideas presented by the U.S. President in February, aims to transform the Gaza Strip into a "Riviera of the Middle East" through public and private investments in megaprojects.

According to a 38-page document, the U.S. government is considering taking over the Gaza Strip for at least ten years through a U.S.-administered trust entity. This potential takeover includes the resettlement of the Gaza Strip's two million Palestinian residents, with incentives for some to emigrate to another country.

Each Palestinian willing to leave the Gaza Strip would reportedly receive $5,000 (approximately €4,280) and a year's supply of food. However, the plan does not specify the countries to which the Palestinian residents could be encouraged to emigrate.

The GREAT Trust plan also reportedly includes provisions for moving Palestinian residents to enclosed zones within the Gaza Strip. The locations of these zones within the Gaza Strip are not specified in the plan.

Critics of the GREAT Trust plan continue to express doubts about its funding and implementation. Experts argue that the expulsion of Palestinians from the Gaza Strip, as proposed in the plan, violates international law.

The annexation of the Gaza Strip is another point of contention, with the U.S. government reportedly considering this option. Despite these controversies, the plan includes ambitious plans for the development of the Gaza Strip, with megaprojects such as factories for electric vehicles, data centers, beach resorts, and high-rise apartments.

As the GREAT Trust plan faces scrutiny from both within and outside the U.S., it remains to be seen how the future of the Gaza Strip will unfold. The Washington Post reported these developments based on the 38-page plan, underscoring the importance of this plan for the future of the Gaza Strip and its residents.