The US has unveiled its plans for a 'New Gaza' that would see the devastated Palestinian territory rebuilt from scratch.
Slides showed dozens of skyscrapers stretching along the Mediterranean coast and housing estates in the Rafah area, while a map outlining the phased development of new residential, agricultural, and industrial areas for the 2.1 million population.
They were presented during a signing ceremony at the World Economic Forum in Davos for President Donald Trump's new Board of Peace, which is tasked with ending the two-year war between Israel and Hamas and overseeing reconstruction.
'We're going to be very successful in Gaza. It's going to be a great thing to watch,' Trump declared.
'I'm a real estate person at heart and it's all about location. And I said: 'Look at this location on the sea. Look at this beautiful piece of property. What it could be for so many people.'
Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner, who helped broker the ceasefire that took effect in October, mentioned that 90,000 tonnes of munitions had been dropped on Gaza and there were 60 million tonnes of rubble to clear.
A map of the US 'Master Plan' revealed zones designated for coastal tourism, residential areas, an industrial complex, data centers, advanced manufacturing, parks, agriculture, and sports facilities. A new seaport and airport would be constructed near the Egyptian border.
Kushner believes the construction of 'New Rafah' could be completed within two to three years, with plans for a conference in Washington to outline contributions from countries and investment opportunities for the private sector.
Despite the ambitious vision, challenges remain as humanitarian conditions in Gaza are dire, with almost 1 million people lacking adequate shelter and 1.6 million facing high levels of food insecurity.
