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Modern miracle cities for Gaza: Trump's controversial reconstruction project
US President Trump is planning modern cities in the Gaza Strip to strengthen the economy. Supported by Netanyahu, Hamas remains undecided.
Modern miracle cities for Gaza: Trump's controversial reconstruction project
US President Donald Trump plans to build “modern miracle cities” in the Gaza Strip to strengthen the coastal region. This proposal will be part of a comprehensive economic development and reconstruction plan put forward as part of a US proposal to end Hamas' war in Gaza. Trump intends this initiative to both create security and promote jobs in the region. According to [oe24](https://www.oe24.at/welt/weltpolitik/umtritte-fördern-in-gaza-soll-moderne-wunderstaedte-built- Werden/650696841), the planning includes a total of 20 proposals that have already been accepted by Israel. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has openly supported Trump's plan to end the war in Gaza.
The idea of developing the Gaza Strip as a “glossy real estate project” is not new. Trump had expressed similar concepts in the past. He encountered strong criticism, particularly regarding the takeover of control of the area and the resettlement of the Palestinian population to third countries. Palestinian representatives, however, are calling for the Gaza Strip to be rebuilt under its own administration. Israel's plan is to destroy Hamas and establish an alternative civilian administration that does not threaten Israel.
The current situation in the Gaza Strip
The humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip is drastic. Since the outbreak of war following the Hamas massacre on October 7, 2023, in which around 1,200 people were killed in Israel, living conditions in the Gaza Strip have been catastrophic. Over 66,000 Palestinians have been killed since the conflict began and around 780,000 civilians have fled Gaza. The destruction of buildings and infrastructure is significant; By March 2024, at least half of Gaza's buildings were damaged or destroyed, while the UN estimates 80 percent of its 2.3 million residents are internally displaced.
According to bpb, there is a constant feeling of insecurity. The fighting between Israel and Hamas continues, and the Israeli army has not yet achieved its war goals of destroying Hamas and freeing all hostages. In this context, international negotiations are being held between representatives of Arab countries, Israel and the US government.
International reactions and future perspectives
Trump has announced that he will present a concrete plan to end the Gaza war. The plan, already in its final stages, calls for, among other things, the immediate release of Hamas hostages in exchange for Palestinian prisoners and calls on Hamas to play no role in the future administration of the Gaza Strip. Experts reported that an interim government of Palestinian technocrats would take over administration under international supervision. Nevertheless, it remains unclear whether Hamas will accept the plan, as it has not yet received it and rejects its conditions, particularly disarmament.
Meanwhile, Netanyahu has hinted at the possibility of granting Hamas leaders safe passage abroad, provided they agree to end the war and release hostages. Negotiations on a future Palestinian state have been particularly contentious, with Netanyahu skeptical of the concept and ultra-right coalition partners pressuring Israel's leadership to annex parts of the West Bank. Such considerations further add to the complexity of the region and make resolving the conflict an urgent but challenging task.