Hamas rejects US Gaza takeover plan after reports that Washington is weighing a decade-long U.S. administration of the Strip and large-scale “temporary” relocations. The Washington Post said a 38-page prospectus outlines a U.S.-run trusteeship to rebuild Gaza into a tech and tourism hub. An AFP summary carried by regional outlets quoted Hamas official Bassem Naim: “Gaza is not for sale.”
What The Proposal Includes
According to reporting, the plan—branded the GREAT Trust—would relocate residents either abroad or into restricted zones during reconstruction. It envisions AI-“smart cities” and beachfront resorts. Reuters added specific incentives tied to land rights: $5,000 cash, four years of rent support and one year of food aid, plus “digital tokens” redeemable later for housing. Hamas rejects US Gaza takeover plan on these terms, calling them unjust and unworkable.
Voices From Gaza
Gazans interviewed by AFP-aligned reports dismissed the idea as “nonsense,” arguing real relief requires pressure to end the war. Others said they would only consider relocation if it guaranteed safety and a full rebuild. The State Department did not immediately comment, those reports noted. Hamas rejects US Gaza takeover plan amid these mixed, but largely critical, reactions on the ground.
Trump’s Earlier Pitch and Regional Pushback
The outcry follows President Donald Trump’s earlier suggestion to turn Gaza into the “Riviera of the Middle East” under U.S. control—remarks that drew swift condemnation from Palestinians and across the Arab world. Coverage at the time recorded subsequent clarifications from Washington, but the concept remained deeply controversial.
What’s Next
The plan has not been publicly adopted as policy, and key Arab governments have not endorsed it. With fighting, humanitarian need and ceasefire talks in flux, any post-war arrangement will hinge on regional buy-in and international law—conditions critics say this blueprint does not meet.
