A post-war initiative for Gaza, proposing U.S. administration of the devastated region for a decade, is being circulated within President Donald Trump’s administration, as reported by the Washington Post on Sunday. This plan involves the U.S. supervising the relocation of Gaza’s population and its transformation into a tourist and manufacturing center.
The Washington Post disclosed that a 38-page document outlines how Gaza’s 2 million residents might temporarily relocate, either through “voluntary” departures to other countries or within restricted areas during rebuilding. Reuters had earlier mentioned a proposal for large “Humanitarian Transit Areas” both inside and possibly outside Gaza to accommodate the Palestinian population. This plan is led by the U.S.-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF), a controversial aid organization.
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Owners of land would receive a “digital token” in exchange for redevelopment rights, with each departing Palestinian offered $5,000 in cash and four years of rent subsidies. Additionally, they would receive food for a year.
The initiative, named the “Gaza Reconstitution, Economic Acceleration and Transformation Trust” or GREAT Trust, was developed by the GHF.
GHF collaborates with the Israeli military, utilizing private U.S. security and logistics firms to deliver food aid to Gaza. This approach is preferred by the Trump administration and Israel for humanitarian efforts over the UN-led system, which Israel criticizes for allowing aid diversion. In early August, the UN reported over 1,000 fatalities among those seeking aid in Gaza since GHF’s operations began in May 2025, mostly due to Israeli forces near GHF sites.
The White House and State Department have not commented, but the reconstruction plan aligns with Trump’s previous statements.
On February 4, Trump suggested that the U.S. should “take over” Gaza and redevelop it into “the Riviera of the Middle East” after relocating the Palestinian population.
Trump’s remarks have drawn criticism from Palestinians and humanitarian groups over potential forced relocations. Israeli forces have intensified their attacks on Gaza City’s suburbs, forcing more families to flee, as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s security cabinet was set to discuss a city takeover plan on Sunday.
The Israeli military has increased operations around Gaza City over the past three weeks, ending temporary aid delivery pauses and labeling the area a “dangerous combat zone” on Friday.
On Sunday, the World Food Programme’s head stated that Israel’s designation would affect food access and endanger humanitarian workers.
“It will restrict their food access,” Cindy McCain, WFP executive director, said on CBS News’ “Face the Nation.” A report by the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) noted that about 514,000 people, nearly a quarter of Gaza’s population, are facing famine conditions.
Israel has dismissed the IPC report as inaccurate, claiming it relied on partial data from Hamas and ignored recent food deliveries.
