Report Reveals Details of Trump's Plan for "The Day After the War"

SadaNews - The Washington Post revealed today, Sunday, outlines of a plan being developed by the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump regarding the so-called "day after the war" in Gaza, which is being prepared in coordination with Israel to be enforced as part of the genocide war against the region.

The plan stipulates placing the sector under American trusteeship for at least ten years, with "voluntary" displacement of two million Palestinians in exchange for financial compensation and alternative housing, transforming Gaza into a massive investment and tourist project that Trump describes as the "Riviera of the Middle East."

According to the report, the plan is named GREAT Trust (Gaza Reconstitution, Economic Acceleration and Transformation Trust), presented as an economic-security initiative that intertwines American and Israeli interests, relying on investment visions that bet on turning destruction into an opportunity to attract hundreds of billions in investments. The plan aims to transform Gaza "from a destructive Iranian proxy to a prosperous Abrahamic ally," according to a document showcasing Trump's administration's plan.

Details of the Plan

The plan includes three central axes: security, reconstruction, and resettlement. First, security: It proposes that Gaza be placed under direct American trusteeship for at least ten years, disarming all factions and establishing international monitoring mechanisms. The goal, according to the document, is to ensure "zero threats" to Israel and prevent any return to the arming of Palestinian resistance.

Second, economically: The plan includes injecting $100 billion in investments into infrastructure to build a seaport, international airport, highways, power and water desalination plants, and an industrial zone along the eastern border. It claims that these investments will yield returns multiplied up to four times over a decade.

Third, socially: The most controversial aspect focuses on "voluntary resettlement." Every Palestinian who accepts to leave the sector is offered $5,000 in cash, along with four years of rent support and a year of food allowances. The idea of "smart cities" that will be built within and outside Gaza based on artificial intelligence to secure alternative housing is also proposed.

The document clarifies that each Palestinian leaving Gaza saves the fund about $23,000 compared to the cost of sheltering those who remain. Landowners will be granted digital tokens that can later be exchanged for housing or investments in other places.

Reconstruction Projects

In addition to resettlement, the plan talks about giant projects, including electric car factories, data centers, tourist resorts, and advanced technology infrastructure. Even a promotional video created using artificial intelligence on Trump’s account portrayed Gaza after reconstruction as a global city with luxury resorts and tall towers, including one bearing his name.

The plan also includes naming the proposed highways after Gulf leaders in an attempt to attract direct Arab funding. Gaza is presented as "the most viable investment location in the Eastern Mediterranean," potentially making it, according to the American vision, a financial and commercial hub competitive with cities like Dubai and Tel Aviv.

Participants and Decision-Makers

The plan was not only drafted in the White House. Several prominent international figures participated in its formulation. The newspaper reported that meetings were held in Washington, New York, Florida, and Jerusalem, involving U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Special Presidential Envoy Steve Witkoff, along with former British Prime Minister Tony Blair and Trump's son-in-law and former advisor, Jared Kushner.

Israeli experts who were behind the establishment of the "Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF)" also contributed to the conceptualization. The financial side was handled by the Boston Consulting Group (BCG), which devised economic models for the feasibility of the project, before later announcing that its work had not been officially approved, and that two senior executives were dismissed after their roles were disclosed.

According to the report, those close to Trump considered that the president is "leaning towards making a bold decision" regarding Gaza, despite being aware that the project raises internal and international controversy. It is notable that the plan excludes any role for Palestinians, including the Palestinian Authority, in managing the Gaza Strip.

In March, an Arab summit in Cairo adopted another vision for forming a Palestinian technocratic government, with the possibility of deploying Arab forces to maintain peace in Gaza after the disarmament of Hamas. However, Washington and Tel Aviv rejected the proposal.

Displacement Under the Guise of "Voluntary"

The newspaper sees that what distinguishes Trump's plan is that it is the only one that places "resettlement" at the core of the addressing, presenting Gaza as an "investment opportunity" instead of being a political issue related to a Palestinian state or peace negotiations, thus liquidating the Palestinian cause and transforming it from a political/humanitarian issue to an economic one.

For Israel, the primary goal remains the disarmament of Hamas and security control. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu emphasized that "any settlement must ensure the dismantling of the military structure of the movement," rejecting the idea of a Palestinian state or the return of the authority to Gaza.

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich openly called for the "permanent annexation of the Gaza Strip," and along with several Israeli ministers, urged the displacement of Palestinians in the sector and the re-settlement and permanent control of it by Israel.

The newspaper reported that internal discussions in the Israeli government addressed the possibility of resettling Palestinians in countries like Libya, Ethiopia, South Sudan, Indonesia, and even Somaliland. The latter, according to the report, offered to accept Palestinians in exchange for American recognition of its state, to which Trump commented: "We are looking into that now."

The Washington Post noted that the project reflects Trump's personal vision, as he treats Gaza just as he treats his real estate. Since his 2024 campaign, he has repeatedly stated that "the United States will take over Gaza." After taking office, he said that the Gaza Strip has turned into a "huge demolition site, but it is on the sea, with the best weather; everything is great."

During a press conference with Netanyahu, he added: "It is the Riviera of the Middle East. It could be something wonderful." When asked if Palestinians would return after reconstruction, he replied: "No, they will not return because they will get better housing elsewhere."

Criticisms and Warnings

The plan has faced a flood of international criticisms. International law experts warned that "any prevention of the return of the population or deliberate deprivation of food and healthcare constitutes a breach of international law and a potential war crime." Human rights organizations emphasized that the plan represents the reproduction of "transfer" policies through marketing forced displacement under the guise of "voluntary."

The newspaper also quoted testimonies from Palestinians in Gaza. Abu Muhammad from Khan Younis stated: "This is my homeland; I will not leave it, no matter how much money or temptations they offer." Other testimonies emphasized that "the commitment to stay is an act of resistance against attempts of genocide and uprooting."

Analysts also saw that the plan completely ignores the idea of a Palestinian state and focuses on redrawing the sector in ways that serve the interests of Washington and Tel Aviv. They considered it "a blend of a real estate investment project and a colonial political project."

The newspaper concluded that Trump's administration's plan offers an unprecedented vision: an American trusteeship for at least ten years, resettlement of two million Palestinians in exchange for compensation, and the transformation of Gaza into the "Riviera of the Middle East." However, despite its enormity, it leaves a fundamental question unanswered: who will actually govern Gaza, and what will be the fate of its people who insist on remaining there?

The newspaper sees that amid the ambitious promotional announcements and promotional videos, the truth remains harsher: Gaza is not just an investment or real estate site, but a home to millions living under siege and war for decades, and the attempt to turn their tragedy into an "investment opportunity" may be the greatest sin in Trump's vision.